Has anyone tried Castor Oil to Induce Labor?

[ramseyh17]

I was just wondering if anyone has tried drinking castor oil to induce labor? I have been doing research on this and I am considering trying it if labor doesn't start on it's own soon. Just thought I would see what you ladies thought about it. I have heard a lot of good stories and then some that say that it doesn't do anything but make you have the runs. So I would love to hear your opinion about it.

[mizzelle91]

Did it work?

[missy123205]

I'm 39 weeks 2 days, have an apt tomorrow and am going to check with my Doctor to see if it's ok to try castor oil. Judging by the comments below it has about a 50% success rate which gives me hope because the thought of possibly having to wait 2 more weeks to deliver makes me want to cry. The one thing that surprises me is the amount of women that admitted to trying the oil in their 36 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. Just seems a bit dangerous to try almost a month early. Most of the women stated that the oil didn't work so I guess if your body isn't ready then the baby is staying put ) lol

[bri_7]

YES IS does work my sister in law had some and 5 1/2 hours later she was in labor.,,,, i know im about 3 years late lol

[inked88]

I am 39 weeks today! I have tried primrose oil and red rasberry leaf tea for the past week.  having  irregular contractions that are not getting stronger  for the past two weeks now. went to the doctor a week in a half ago and was 1cm and 70%. so today i tried 2 TBSP of castor oil in some orange juice we will see what happens. Hopefully it ends with my lil man in my arms.

[mrscouncil704]

really bad cramping feeling in stomach and feel like i have to have a bm but i cant going to try to go to sleep but these cramps hurt really bad will keep u updated

[mrscouncil704]

i tried it again but if nothing happens this time i dont thank i was try again its too hard to drink down lol but so far 1 bm but i took it at 7:40 so pray for the best will keep you updated