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castor oil

How long does it take to work? I took it about an hour ago. Iv also done the primrose oil orally and bounced on a birthing ball. They said I was in early early labor 4 days ago and I'm still having contractions they just aren't getting close enough together to go to hospital
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I took 2tbs about 2 hours ago after prepping myself all day with water and powerade to prevent dehydration. My bowels are squeaky clean, lol, and not a single contraction. I lost mucous plug yesterday and 3 days ago doc stretched my cervix to 3cm. I'm hoping to go into labor soon, I'm 39 weeks and don't want to be medically induced. I had a successful castor oil induced labor with my first baby 6 years ago, but I definitely wasn't hydrated that time (I hardly ever drank water). Wondering if that makes a difference. The first time my water broke before my first bowel movement.
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I would ask your dr first. If you research it it can cause major dehydration and can stress the baby causing heart problems. Yes it may have worked for some but also can be very dangerous. I understand if you want to try and don't mean any harm but please read all info! And consult dr first. I would never do it. I read way to much horrible stuff.
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Did any of you talk to your doctor about using it first or just did it ?! Should I call my doctor nd ask her if I can use it
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How much of the castor oil are you supposed to take? I'm wanting to do try it I'm miserable just don't know how much to take
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Update: took the castor oil yesterday went in and they monitored me for 2 hours and I was only 2 1/2 cm and 80% effaced my contactions  were and still are around 3 mins apart but they sent me home now we're just waiting for it to get worse or my water to break
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The gas can be causing the pain ... I did it and I was in horrible pain for 2 days and only dilated to a two and 60% hope it works for you
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Update so far iv had contractions every three and a half mins hurts pretty bad been having them for going on 2 hours now just making sure it ain't false labor and iv pooped maybe twice just had really bad gas since I took it
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I took it this morning and i puked once and pooped once so idk. Im having contractions but not strong enough... Having some cramps here and there ...... Im 38+2 .... He is ready doctor says but he wont come out and im miserable .. Maybe getting induced this weeks too so im trying everything. Nothing is working.. I dont think i will try castor oil again cause kinda made me more sick than anything.... I puked my guts out and pooped very little..
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I took castor oil last night within 5 hours i felt nauseous and then diarrhea wasnt a good experience for me! After that i had cramping and pain in my lower abdomen but next day nothing i wouldnt try again..maybe my baby isnt ready hope it works for you though
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