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castro oil

Does it really work? Is it dangerous?
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Thank you. This is for my sister in law. I'm only 15 weeks. But shes passed her due date and she bought the oil but she was afraid to use it. Glad you guys helped. Now for sure she won't take it. You guys are right the baby will come when he wants too. Thanks so much again.
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It causes distress on the baby its not a good idea to take and it's only a possibility that it can cause you to go into labor it's not a forsure thing I wouldn't put my baby at risk try other ways walking having sex squats nipple stimulation
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Not a good idea. It can cause baby to have a bm and chances are baby will breathe it in which is extremely dangerous. Baby will come when its ready.
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I agree to , I did try blue cohash drops because I was over due and in such bad pain :/ my Dr suggested it along with natural nipple stimulation in the shower . But that baby will come when they are ready at the end you might seem restless but once your baby is here there will be times you miss feeling them kick you or moved a found in your tummy . I know I did lol ♡
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I wouldn't recommend it due to the baby could have a bowel movement and breathe it in which will more than likely cause problems at birth. Plus, baby can go into distress which would greater your chances of a c section. Castro oil can also give you false contractions if your body isn't ready for labor. I had asked my midwife about all remedies. She said to highly avoid this one.
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No my cousin tried it at 40 weeks & she said It did Nothing but made her poop everywhere. She didn't go into labor until two weeks later. That baby will come when it wants to.
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I suggest blue cohash drops.  Worked for me
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Since it's a powerful laxative it will force a woman into labor but for the first couple hours of your labor you'll be on the toilet whether to puke or something else. It really depends on how badly you want to go into labor and if you want to put stress on the baby
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