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castor oil!?

I understand how it starts contractions but it doesn't make you dilate so wouldn't that be pointless?? Just curious
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My friend told me to take castor oil, so I wanted other thoughts before I sent myself into worse contractions. Thank you
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It is pointless, and not even proven to work, rather than it really being more of a matter of coincidence. I had contractions 4-5min apart for just south of 6wks. It doesnt mean squat if you dont dilate.
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7552771 tn?1469929649
Sometimes your body just needs an extra push to get things going and moving along.
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I've been having contractions for 24 hours 3-4 mins apart and hit 100 on tocometer but not dilated
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7552771 tn?1469929649
Contractions help you dialate.
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