re: My Accidental Unassisted Castor Oil Birth Story (Pics)

<blockquote><b>Quoting Becky☮Will:</b>" *saving* I went 10 days overdue with my son so I wouldn't even consider this until probably 42 weeks ... [snip!] ... my water broke and nothing was happening like in your situation, but it's always handy just in case or for advice for others  "</blockquote>




Yeah I would never just he like oh hey you're 37 weeks and sick of being pregnant try this lmao. But for post date mamas or women facing medical induction its worth a try. And it might be a good idea to give your mw/doc a heads up. I don'tknow for sure but I don't think it works if your baby or.body aren't at least somewhat prepared.. kinda like pitocin.

Yes I think so too. When I was in the hospital to be induced, I had felt no BH, and hadn't seen my mucous plug or had any signs of labor and my cervix was shut tight.
They gave me the cervidil or whatever and were going to give me pitocin in the morning. Next thing I know my water broke and I was in full on labor. Thank god I didn't end up getting the pitocin because those contractions HURT.
I'm sure castor oil would have probably worked just as well, my body was just waiting for something, anything haha.
Now that I won't have access to hospital drugs this time around, I'm definitely willing to try this if I need to!

Quoting ♥ darah ♥:" <blockquote><b>Quoting £egendary £ex:</b>" share the recipe maybe... lol"</blockquote> ... [snip!] ... a shot of each.) About 6 oz of Orange juice then you just chug. But really I would only do it in place of a medical induction."

what purpose does the vodka serve?

Quoting Becky☮Will:" *saving* I went 10 days overdue with my son so I wouldn't even consider this until probably 42 weeks ... [snip!] ... my water broke and nothing was happening like in your situation, but it's always handy just in case or for advice for others  "

definitely. I won't consider doing this unless I am way OD and/or my water starts leaking

<blockquote><b>Quoting £egendary £ex:</b>" what purpose does the vodka serve?"</blockquote>




It makes it ao that tue castor oil does not give you diarrhea.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Becky☮Will:</b>" Yes I think so too. When I was in the hospital to be induced, I had felt no BH, and hadn't seen my mucous ... [snip!] ... haha. Now that I won't have access to hospital drugs this time around, I'm definitely willing to try this if I need to!"</blockquote>




I'm so happy I did it. There is such a stigma around it. I probably would have done pitocin this week if I hadn't done the oil. I was just getting way too freaked out. My midwife has seen it happen before ao wasnt as worries, but she has to think of whats best for her reputation. I mean letting a client go a week with theor water leaking is pretty hardcore, maybe not the best for her reputation top, kwim?

I tried castor oil at 41 weeks with Aaliyah but it didn't work...still ended with no dilation and a c-section. Damn my body.

Before castor oil was discovered in plants it was extracted from beavers groin. Castor is Latin for beaver. Just a random fun fact I found from Wiki'ing castor oil. Glad you didn't have to drink a beaver's groin/vodka cocktail  

<blockquote><b>Quoting ♥ darah ♥:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting £egendary £ex:</b>" what purpose does the vodka serve?"</blockquote> It makes it ao that tue castor oil does not give you diarrhea."</blockquote>




Ohh okay. Interesting

Quoting Thunderchunk:" Before castor oil was discovered in plants it was extracted from beavers groin. Castor is Latin for beaver. ... [snip!] ... Just a random fun fact I found from Wiki'ing castor oil. Glad you didn't have to drink a beaver's groin/vodka cocktail  "

That is interesting, but more importantly, I want to know why vaginas are called beavers....

*off to Google*

<blockquote><b>Quoting 3LittleMonkeys:</b>" I tried castor oil at 41 weeks with Aaliyah but it didn't work...still ended with no dilation and a c-section. Damn my body."</blockquote>



That was my biggest fear!! I did not want diarrhea so when I was pushing that was what I kept thinking until I could feel baby's head and was sure it was not poop lol o_o

<blockquote><b>Quoting Thunderchunk:</b>" Before castor oil was discovered in plants it was extracted from beavers groin. Castor is Latin for beaver. ... [snip!] ... Just a random fun fact I found from Wiki'ing castor oil. Glad you didn't have to drink a beaver's groin/vodka cocktail  "</blockquote>




Weird lol.. I just thought it was from castor beans

<blockquote><b>Quoting Kaysay:</b>" That is interesting, but more importantly, I want to know why vaginas are called beavers.... *off to Google*"</blockquote>




I'm thinking because vaginas have giant teeth like beavers. >.>
What did you find? I've wondered that before too ;-)

OH YAY!!! I am so happy to read your amazing birth story! I am glad the castor oil worked, and you got the birth you desired!

Your little boy is so cute, and your family is beautiful!

I'm so happy for you!!!!!  

Quoting Hasa Diga Eebowai:" OH YAY!!! I am so happy to read your amazing birth story! I am glad the castor oil worked, and you got ... [snip!] ... and you got the birth you desired! Your little boy is so cute, and your family is beautiful! I'm so happy for you!!!!!  "

Thank you!! And thanks for the encouragement