https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:27:35 +0000 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:04:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36853 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1209199&title=castor-oil#1209199 Author: Plushie
Subject: 36853
Posted: 27 November 2010 at 8:04pm

You're a freaking genius!!! Thank you ]]> Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:04:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1209199&title=castor-oil#1209199 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1209176&title=castor-oil#1209176 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 36853
Posted: 27 November 2010 at 7:34pm

Not 41 ways but 40 natural ways is here:

http://hubpages.com/hub/Ways-to-induce-Labour-Naturally]]> Sat, 27 Nov 2010 19:34:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1209176&title=castor-oil#1209176 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1209174&title=castor-oil#1209174 Author: Plushie
Subject: 36853
Posted: 27 November 2010 at 7:31pm

I remember in a previous thread about being overdue someone posted a link that was called "41 natural ways to induce labour" or similar, i've looked for it and i can't find it, if that helpful person sees this can you post it again? Please pretty please?]]> Sat, 27 Nov 2010 19:31:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1209174&title=castor-oil#1209174 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1209165&title=castor-oil#1209165 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 36853
Posted: 27 November 2010 at 7:02pm

Yeah, I know a girl who took it with all three of her kids and had no issues, but even at 8 days over I wasn't tempted to, I had heard too many bad things about the taste ,I would rather try everything else first, eg nipple stimulation, eating curry, eating pineapples, running up and down the stairs, sex etc etc (and then just waiting ) ]]> Sat, 27 Nov 2010 19:02:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1209165&title=castor-oil#1209165 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208902&title=castor-oil#1208902 Author: freckle
Subject: 36853
Posted: 27 November 2010 at 7:18am

I'm naughty, I took castor oil with my first child and I still remember the taste ... it would have to be the most revolting thing Ive ever drunk! I mixed it with pineapple juice and it took me 12 years to be able to drink pineapple juice again ... I was 6 days overdue, and it did start labour. It works by giving you diarrhea cramps which irritate the uterus, in turn producing prostaglandin (sp??) which causes contractions... I made sure I drank lots of water to avoid dehydration and definitely didn't have diarhea all through labour, but I did only take 2 tablespoons not a bottle LOL... The memory of the taste was enough to put me off doing it again with my second baby... My friend did it with both her kids ... and it worked both times, and I was there for the birth and there wasn't any diarrhea issues thank goodness! Still I'm sure there are more pleasant ways to start labour cos honestly it tastes repulsive!]]> Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:18:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208902&title=castor-oil#1208902 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208882&title=castor-oil#1208882 Author: tessie
Subject: 36853
Posted: 26 November 2010 at 11:38pm

Apparently you can end up dehydrated from having the sh*ts. Which is not good, they tell you to stay hydrated during labour for a reason (dehydration will make the labour worse, tired, lack of engery, more cramping). Wouldn't bother with it. Try something like lots and lots of walking.]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2010 23:38:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208882&title=castor-oil#1208882 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208797&title=castor-oil#1208797 Author: High9
Subject: 36853
Posted: 26 November 2010 at 9:23pm

I remember my gran giving it to me when I had been naughty and then when I actually needed it trying to bribe me with $$ to take it but I wouldn't. ]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:23:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208797&title=castor-oil#1208797 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208691&title=castor-oil#1208691 Author: Plushie
Subject: 36853
Posted: 26 November 2010 at 7:13pm

Reminds me off all the old books where kids were given a teaspoon with dinner

Doesnt sound fun....and poor midwives having to clean up that kind of mess ]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2010 19:13:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208691&title=castor-oil#1208691 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208328&title=castor-oil#1208328 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 36853
Posted: 26 November 2010 at 11:35am

yeah,I would keep away from it personally, you may very well find baby comes naturally anyway ...without having to resort to drinking that]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:35:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208328&title=castor-oil#1208328 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208216&title=castor-oil#1208216 Author: Nothing
Subject: 36853
Posted: 26 November 2010 at 9:18am

I tried it- its disgusting, liquid plastic. DONT DO IT. I dont think it did anything, just made me have loose bowels for a day, two days later I had my mucus plug go (we think), and minor contractions, but DD was 2 weeks over so I dont think it was the castor oil. There are plenty of other natural ways to try and get bubs out, going for a nice walk is one, nothing to long and strenuous tho. good luck]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:18:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208216&title=castor-oil#1208216 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208094&title=castor-oil#1208094 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 36853
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 11:17pm

I heard from an neonates nurse that its basically poisoning the environment around your baby and that is why it works, and quite often it can send your baby into distress... IMO not worth it, baby will come when he/she is ready and its not like in the grand scheme of things another few days or even a week or so will be anything major, I would much rather be induced than go through what Castor Oil can do to you and your baby]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 23:17:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208094&title=castor-oil#1208094 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208082&title=castor-oil#1208082 Author: High9
Subject: 36853
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 10:38pm

Agree with Sheza, especially if the baby isn't ready, even in the right position.

Edited by Lil_Nic9]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 22:38:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208082&title=castor-oil#1208082 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208078&title=castor-oil#1208078 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 36853
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 10:19pm

I wouldnt touch that stuff with a 50ft barge pole!!!

Its nasty and all it doesn is give you the sh*ts, and sometimes violently and irriates the uterus, but this can be really bad for labour!

My MW told me to stay away from it and said it can be really dangerous.

**Edited to change tough to touch lol

Edited by Sheza]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 22:19:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1208078&title=castor-oil#1208078 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1207984&title=castor-oil#1207984 Author: High9
Subject: 36853
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 8:37pm

Yup and the dehydration *may* cause labour but it may just give you the runs and 2 tablespoons probably wouldn't do much! At least you know there IS an end in sight! Even though it may not feel like it! ]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:37:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1207984&title=castor-oil#1207984 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1207980&title=castor-oil#1207980 Author: Red
Subject: 36853
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 8:33pm

I heard that is also mean't to make you dehydrated.

Edited by Red]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:33:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1207980&title=castor-oil#1207980 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1207977&title=castor-oil#1207977 Author: kobec
Subject: 36853
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 8:33pm

thanks for that ladies......i was only goin to have 2 tablespoons and would never think of having the whole bottle......yuck but think I will see how I go over the weekend.....]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:33:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1207977&title=castor-oil#1207977 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1207962&title=castor-oil#1207962 Author: amme_eilyk
Subject: 36853
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 8:20pm

we were strongly advised against it at antenatal class. it gives you nasty diarrhea and is meant to be awful. and it doesnt necessarily work.]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:20:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1207962&title=castor-oil#1207962 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1207961&title=castor-oil#1207961 Author: High9
Subject: 36853
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 8:20pm

All I know is it isn't recommended and if you are cr*pping yourself in labour they won't be too happy with you, esp if you complain what with it being self induced and all.

I know someone who took a whole bottle and it worked almost immediately but the hospital staff and her mw were very pissed off with her.

My opinion is it's better to just let things happen naturally, clearly if nothing has happened yet either your body or the baby isn't ready yet. I personally would never touch the stuff in that situation but each to their own I guess... ]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:20:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1207961&title=castor-oil#1207961 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1207946&title=castor-oil#1207946 Author: kobec
Subject: 36853
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 8:01pm

ok so I am wanting to know if anyone has done the castor oil thing and does it really work - if so how fast does it work. I am being induced next thursday so am thinking that it would be nice if I went into labour 'naturally' verse being induced???

any thoughts....]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:01:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36853&PID=1207946&title=castor-oil#1207946