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post #1 of 16
10/4/08 at 2:28pm
Thread Starter 
Talk me out of it! Pleeeeeeeeeaaaase


I took it in my first pregnancy and didn't have the runs, but did get contractions that night and gave birth to my son. BUT I didn't dilate far, I had to have c-section, and he had a bowel movement in utero. All of these things are my reservations. But PLEASE...talk me out of it before I go to the grocery store
post #2 of 16
10/4/08 at 2:43pm
Your reasons for not wanting to do it sound very valid. Are you just looking for some validation? After your first experience with it, I wouldn't do it either. The BM in utero is the part that would deter me.
post #3 of 16
10/4/08 at 2:46pm
Do you allways pick your fruit before it's ready?
post #4 of 16
10/4/08 at 3:08pm
I have a bottle sitting on my counter. Im arguing with one of the ob's in the practice I go to about inducing ( I dont want to) but this baby is getting really big. The u/s is saying 9lb5oz at 38wks ( I was guessing about 9ish so I dont think they are far off). IF no baby by next week I may give it a try.
post #5 of 16
10/4/08 at 3:20pm
JBaxter - A 9 pound baby is not a big baby. I had a 10 pound 2 oz baby at home with out any problems. My first was 8.12 and I really didn't feel any difference. The main difference was in the discomfort during pregnancy. An u/s are famous for being wrong on size.

AMamaAgain - When is your EDD? After your first experience, I definitely wouldn't try castor oil until a last resort of medical induction or c/s. If you are just anxious, that's not a good reason. We're all anxious (at least most of us) and believe me....if there was something I could do right now, like castor oil, that didn't have the side effects, I'd be doing it! But the side effects are the reason we need to look at the whole picture, not just what it will do for the immediate.
post #6 of 16
10/4/08 at 4:09pm
Thread Starter 
I know it's a good idea to wait. I'm not overdue..but I don't want to go overdue. I think going overdue had to do with me getting pitocin and a c-section. I know I shouldn't. I managed to make it through the store without buying it. I'm just at my wits end. I'm so uncomfortable. Becoming so grumpy from not sleeping. So many things.

I know being anxious is not enough of a reason...at least I know that someone deep down...
post #7 of 16
10/4/08 at 4:32pm
If you havn't followed my thread. My wife's water broke almost two weeks ago. She tried 4 oz of castor oil last Thursday and and again on Friday. It didn't work.

To me nothing will induce labor including pitocon if your body is not ready.

I do believe herbs and such will help the body get ready, but not truly induce labor, or labor safely.

I would not even try it unless your seriously past due (2+ weeks) and being threatened with a c-section.
post #8 of 16
10/4/08 at 5:54pm
Don't be tempted to do something out of fear of going over due. What does "over due" mean any way? It means you have a date YOU think your baby ought to come out by. How about letting your little one decide or your body? They will make things happen when they are ready. Plus, if it didn't work for you in the past things are bound to end up similarly.
post #9 of 16
10/4/08 at 7:40pm
My midwife uses a induction method that she swears is gentler and more effective than straight castor oil without all of the side effects. There is some castor oil in it, but it is mixed with almond butter to bind it so it moves through you without causing tummy upset, it also has apricot juice and oil of verbena (the active component apparently) she has been a midwife in germany and canada for 30 years and swears by its effectiveness and safety. I'm still holding off through- I am still hoping my body does it on its own.
post #10 of 16
10/4/08 at 8:07pm
I feel that way - but I always remember the graphic stories the midwives tell. Think of runs throughout the entire labor - especially if it is a short one. You could do an enema - sometimes that gets things going. My sister the nurse recommended doing a fleet enema when you feel on the verge of labor. I tried that with DD and still didn't have her for days afterward, so it didn't work. Otherwise go for spicy foods, etc. If you do try castor oil, just add a couple of tablespoons to a shake or cook eggs in a couple tablespoons. A little goes a long way.

If you're not even overdue, then you just need to try to come to peace with things. It is awfully early to pull out the big guns. I went 8 days over with DS and 6 days over with DD, so I know that I am right where I should be - even though I too feel impatient. Try gentle things, but nothing drastic right now.
post #11 of 16
10/4/08 at 8:50pm
I tried castor oil when pregnant with my DD. It was awful! Diarhea, cramps and it didn't start labor for me. It increases your chances of becoming dehydrated which will make labor more painful and difficult. Don't do it!
post #12 of 16
10/4/08 at 9:11pm
repeat c-section is a great deterrant. starting ctx before it's time can just lead to so many issues....
post #13 of 16
10/4/08 at 9:50pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by JBaxter View Post
I have a bottle sitting on my counter. Im arguing with one of the ob's in the practice I go to about inducing ( I dont want to) but this baby is getting really big. The u/s is saying 9lb5oz at 38wks ( I was guessing about 9ish so I dont think they are far off). IF no baby by next week I may give it a try.
u/s's are notoriously wrong. im sure you know that but just had to chime in on that one. isnt your EDD 11 days away?

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Originally Posted by AmamaAgain View Post
I know it's a good idea to wait. I'm not overdue..but I don't want to go overdue. I think going overdue had to do with me getting pitocin and a c-section. I know I shouldn't. I managed to make it through the store without buying it. I'm just at my wits end. I'm so uncomfortable. Becoming so grumpy from not sleeping. So many things.

I know being anxious is not enough of a reason...at least I know that someone deep down...
going "overdue" is such a hard thing to gauge. yeh, im overdue from teh guestimated date they come up w/ but considering my conception date is NOWHERE before 1/8, i am only 38 weeks pregnant at this point..however, "they" consider me 40 weeks 5 days. is all so random.

what if you didnt know this "guestimated" date?

i know you are uncomfortable and grumpy. i am too. i dont want to stay inside but when i leave the house, i encounter "not so nice" ppl .....there are so many things. i have such back pain, ive had contractions going on 12 days now...and not just little ones. they are not ignorable..they are quite painful.

i know the temptation but you WANT to be talked out of it, so ill just say 'JUST SAY NO' LOL!
post #14 of 16
10/5/08 at 12:17am
It is VERY common for BM in utero with castor oil because as with everything else that you put in your body, it doesn't just affect you, it affects babe too! I thought about it with #1 (well, I didn't make it to term even, but everybody was scaring me about going to like 42 plus weeks, and now I could care less if I go late in any pregnancies, and would much rather have that than going early!!!!) So I would definitely NOT take castor oil. Good luck on holding off!
post #15 of 16
10/5/08 at 1:07am
I found this website really interesting & informative on induction: http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/...uce-labor.html If you click on the "true reasons to induce labor" there is a something called a Bishop's Score that makes a lot of sense to me.
post #16 of 16
10/5/08 at 1:24am
Thread Starter 
Thanks ladies! I'm definitely not thinking about the Castor Oil anymore. I'm trying to be patient and just use natural techniques to prepare my body for the baby (walking, EPO, etc).
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