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Have anyone heard of castor oil..?

I heard that castor oil help you go into labor faster do anyone know how true that is.? but I also heard that it could be dangerous for the baby to
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5609181 tn?1375332372
Evening primrose oil capsules is what it's called
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5609181 tn?1375332372
Maybe try primrose oil pills I think it's called. Of course ask your doctor first but I've heard Bette great for thinning out your cervix and helping to not tear which is great. You can take it both vaginally or orally or both
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But I thought when you lose you mucus plug thats a sign that you about to go into labor
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I did it last night and lost my mucus plug but im still pregnant lol also had a lotta contractions
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Yes I walk everyday havent tried raspberry leaf in sex yes but not all the time in spicy foods I cant eat it b/c my blood pressure be a little high. Yeah I think I will just wait I only got two more weeks left anyways im just very anxious to see him. In I heard it gives you the runs really bad lol.. Ughh. I didnt know that the baby could go into fetal distress
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Yea my mom used it on me the next day I came out.... but my mom wants me to drink it but I feel like he will come when he wants
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I tried it an it just upset my stomach an gave me the runs all night. My doc was not happy with me at my next visit.
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I took it with my first and it worked but I ended up having an emergency c section bc my baby went into fetal distress. This time I am waiting! !!!  I have always wanted a natural birth.. with epi!!!!
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5609181 tn?1375332372
Just be aware that there is a chance that the baby can go to the bathroom in the womb since it is a natural laxative which would most likely end up with you having a c section.. Have you tried walking a bunch, sex, raspberry leaf tea, spicy foods?
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Okay thanks ladies
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373360 tn?1302831864
I've used it with my last pregnancy and it worked. Didn't work for this pregnancy. Your body has to be ready from what I understand.
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Its a laxative. Causes your intestines to cramp up which irritates your uterus and makes it contract. Can be super stressful on baby.
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