Let's talk castor oil

annetastic071710 · January 2013

I am overdue and feel like I have tried everything to ripen my cervix and encourage this baby into the world.

I only wanted to use castor oil as a last resort but I am nearing the end of my rope! I really want to avoid pitocin..which is currently scheduled for Wednesday.

If you have experience with it, was is successful? Unsuccessful? When did you take it (I'm only 1 cm)? What dosing did you use? I've gotten advice from 2 doulas and a herbalist, all had different dosing recommendations and one included vodka! WTF?

82Sonia · January 2013

It's just going to give you diarrhea.

sbevmc09 · January 2013

I wouldn't bother. I really don't think it's worth it. I would reconsider your induction plans before attempting something like castor oil. And also, A LOT can change quickly between now and next Weds, especially considering you're approaching 41 weeks. The vast majority if women will go into labor on their own by 42 weeks.

JJsMum · January 2013

82Sonia:
It's just going to give you diarrhea.

This! Most of what I've heard is that it gives you diarrhea, cramps (but related to the diarrhea, not labor), and often leads to dehydration. Plus it tastes VILE. Honestly, you couldn't pay me to take the stuff.

this decaf life · January 2013

82Sonia:
It's just going to give you diarrhea.

This.

jobiann · January 2013

JJsMum:
82Sonia:
It's just going to give you diarrhea.
This! Most of what I've heard is that it gives you diarrhea, cramps (but related to the diarrhea, not labor), and often leads to dehydration. Plus it tastes VILE. Honestly, you couldn't pay me to take the stuff.

This. Don't do it!

JamieBatey · January 2013

PLEASE don't do this!! Your baby will come when shes ready!

Meggie313 · January 2013

My dr. went over "almost proven" methods of naturally inducing labor and "totally unproven methods" at my appt this week....and she said the only thing castor oil is proven to do is make you "poop a lot".

jennikarle · January 2013

Yeah, what everyone else says. My friend took it out of desperation and it just made her poop her pants. LITERALLY. And she still ended up having to induce.

drpayne · January 2013

No. It's about the only thing I would never, ever try.

Allycat11 · January 2013

JJsMum:
82Sonia:
It's just going to give you diarrhea.
This!  Most of what I've heard is that it gives you diarrhea, cramps (but related to the diarrhea, not labor), and often leads to dehydration.  Plus it tastes VILE.  Honestly, you couldn't pay me to take the stuff.

Exactly. There is no way I would ever consider it.

annetastic071710 · January 2013

Although I appreciate all of your opinions, like I said in the original post, I'm looking for those who HAVE EXPERIENCE trying it.

jessrenee11 · January 2013

annetastic071710:
Although I appreciate all of your opinions, like I said in the original post, I'm looking for those who HAVE EXPERIENCE trying it.nbsp;

uhh hearing that its only going to make you shat your pants isnt enough?

LoveIsOwlYouNeed · January 2013

I'm overdue too and I'd rather pitocin than castor oil. Castor oil doesn't soften your cervix it makes your digestive system cramp up and the contractions could spread to your uterus. But the diarrhea and intestinal distress wouldn't be worth it to me. And it's not guaranteed, so to go through that for nothing?

zonagirlie · January 2013

jessrenee11:
annetastic071710:
Although I appreciate all of your opinions, like I said in the original post, I'm looking for those who HAVE EXPERIENCE trying it.nbsp;
uhh hearing that its only going to make you shat your pants isnt enough?

I just snorted.

Caster oil will make you miserable and you'll most likely still end up being induced only exhausted, crampy, and miserable while being induced. Don't do it. Talk to your MW/OB about safer more assured ways.

Schrodinger · January 2013

annetastic071710:
Although I appreciate all of your opinions, like I said in the original post, I'm looking for those who HAVE EXPERIENCE trying it.

I think you're having trouble finding people with experience to reply to your post because most women aren't dumb enough to try something that causes abdominal cramping, pant-sh!tting and dehydration.

TXSTKGRL · January 2013

My sister used it and 7 hrs later she had her son in her arms. I tried it with my last LO and contractions started. Went to the hospital and after about 2 hrs they stopped and I wasn't progressing so they gave me fluid and sent me home. The taste wasn't that bad mixed with orange juice, the diarrhea wasn't as bad as I've had before I have IBS, but all in all it did not work. My water broke 2 days later though. I don't think it was related. Would I try it again to avoid pitocin? Yes even if it was unsuccessful. The potential side effects to baby are worst with pit than with caster oil. As long as you're prepared to go through having the runs and still potentially needing Pit. Good luck whatever direction u chose.

Reyka9 · January 2013

My MW uses black and blue cohosh, both as tablets and as a tincture, as a first method of induction. She said castor oil is their last resort, but between the two, it's always worked for her patients. She's never had to send a patient to the hospital for a chemical induction.

annetastic071710 · January 2013

zonagirlie:
jessrenee11:
annetastic071710:
Although I appreciate all of your opinions, like I said in the original post, I'm looking for those who HAVE EXPERIENCE trying it.nbsp;
uhh hearing that its only going to make you shat your pants isnt enough?
I just snorted.
Caster oil will make you miserable and you'll most likely still end up being induced only exhausted, crampy, and miserable while being induced. Don't do it. Talk to your MW/OB about safer more assured ways.

My dr recommended it today! She said she did it herself and it worked. Before that I wasn't even considering it. I know we've all heard horror stories....

82Sonia · January 2013

annetastic071710:
Although I appreciate all of your opinions, like I said in the original post, I'm looking for those who HAVE EXPERIENCE trying it.nbsp;

Then take a big swig and let us know how it goes. Good luck.

zonagirlie · January 2013

annetastic071710:
zonagirlie:
jessrenee11:
annetastic071710:
Although I appreciate all of your opinions, like I said in the original post, I'm looking for those who HAVE EXPERIENCE trying it.nbsp;
uhh hearing that its only going to make you shat your pants isnt enough?
I just snorted.
Caster oil will make you miserable and you'll most likely still end up being induced only exhausted, crampy, and miserable while being induced. Don't do it. Talk to your MW/OB about safer more assured ways.

My dr recommended it today! She said she did it herself and it worked. Before that I wasn't even considering it. I know we've all heard horror stories....

Why ask us for our experiences if you're planning on doing it anyhow like a moron? You've been told repeatedly that it will make you miserable and you'll be crapping yourself for 12 hours and even after all that you're more than likely not going into labor.

If you really want to take it, by all means, go for it. At this point, we'd all like you to take it.

zonagirlie · January 2013

82Sonia:
annetastic071710:
Although I appreciate all of your opinions, like I said in the original post, I'm looking for those who HAVE EXPERIENCE trying it.nbsp;
Then take a big swig and let us know how it goes. Good luck.

This.

jessrenee11 · January 2013

Ive been given poticen with both my kids with DS being the worst experiance with it and it still isnt that bad. Trust me you would rather have poticen then the runs!

chance_encounters · January 2013

zonagirlie:
annetastic071710:
zonagirlie:
jessrenee11:
annetastic071710:
Although I appreciate all of your opinions, like I said in the original post, I'm looking for those who HAVE EXPERIENCE trying it.nbsp;
uhh hearing that its only going to make you shat your pants isnt enough?
I just snorted.
Caster oil will make you miserable and you'll most likely still end up being induced only exhausted, crampy, and miserable while being induced. Don't do it. Talk to your MW/OB about safer more assured ways. 
 
My dr recommended it today!  She said she did it herself and it worked. Before that I wasn't even considering it. I know we've all heard horror stories.... 

Why ask us for our experiences if you're planning on doing it anyhow like a moron? You've been told repeatedly that it will make you miserable and you'll be crapping yourself for 12 hours and even after all that you're more than likely not going into labor.
If you really want to take it, by all means, go for it. At this point, we'd all like you to take it. 

Wow. Did someone forget to take their happy pill this morning? Where in this post did she say "I am going to take this"? Nowhere. She simply asked to experiences to see if it works! So on a happier note. I personally do not know of anyone that it has actually worked for. Good luck and keep your chin up. :

batesae · January 2013

I did this with my first. I had been having irregular ctx and mixed 1tsp with food 3x during the day. I was admitted and had DS less than 24 hours later. My CS was cuz DS was almost 11 lbs with a huge head. Also I did not notice any change in my bowel movements.