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maybebaby
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Maureen
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Please no one take this the wrong way...but some advice from a BTDT
I just needed to comment on some posts regarding castor oil.
PLEASE PLEASE do not take this to try to go into labor....it will NOT work if your body is not ready, and you can do so much harm to yourself and possibly your baby.
Doing this can end up severely dehydrating you, and on the off chance the cramping in your bowels causes your uterus to start contracting, do you really want to be in sudden labor with diarrhea?? There is also a chance that because your baby takes in what you do, it may cause your baby to pass meconium early which can be dangerous (some studies say this, others deny it so who knows..)
All I am saying is i know its a desperate feeling to want to have your baby, but I remember reading so much about this method and decided its not worth it. The baby really does come when its ready and its better for you in the end!!
Sorry to sound preachy but I hate reading about women drinking that stuff...
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jana
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Re: Please no one take this the wrong way...but some advice from a BTDT
 AAAMEN !!
Can you imagine being in labor and pushing..from BOTH ends.
All the babies will come when their done & ready  Be patient mommies-to-be, there will be days when you'll want to shove the little bugger back in.
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| Posted 3/14/07 8:16 AM |
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Porrruss
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Re: Please no one take this the wrong way...but some advice from a BTDT
I just think the RISK of muconium ingestion alone should be enough of a deterrant.... And YES, there is certainly a risk- regardless of what different doctors/researchers/midwives report.
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| Posted 3/14/07 8:22 AM |
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MrsMaz
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Re: Please no one take this the wrong way...but some advice from a BTDT
That is exactly why although I tried alot of things, castor oil is the one thing I stayed away from. The risk of the baby ingesting meconium was not worth it to me.
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| Posted 3/14/07 8:52 AM |
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LuvMy2Girls
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Re: Please no one take this the wrong way...but some advice from a BTDT
Exactly! There's really nothing you can honestly to do to make baby come when YOU want it too.
I know it's so frustrating and you just want to be done being pg, but only the baby and your body know when it's time!
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| Posted 3/14/07 9:01 AM |
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jameswife
LIF Infant
Member since 1/07 197 total posts
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Jen
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Re: Please no one take this the wrong way...but some advice from a BTDT
That's great information! I was wondering about that Castor Oil and now you've convinced me to stay away!! Thanks for the info!!!
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| Posted 3/14/07 9:23 AM |
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MrsPJ
Joining Team Blue with Baby #2
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Tiffany
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Re: Please no one take this the wrong way...but some advice from a BTDT
As someone who tried it and failed, I agree with you. I wish I would have been a little more rational a few days ago!!!
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| Posted 3/14/07 9:29 AM |
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pedsnurse
LIF Adolescent
Member since 10/06 594 total posts
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Amy
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Re: Please no one take this the wrong way...but some advice from a BTDT
like everyone said above. It can cause fetal distress and potential for birth trauma. I am a peds ICU nurse and believe me you do not want a baby with any birth trauma. Keep your babies in until the doctor say it's time!!
Message edited 3/14/2007 9:54:52 AM.
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| Posted 3/14/07 9:54 AM |
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