Castor Oil To Jumpstart Labor?
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Lots of women who have gone through the joys of pregnancy also know the pain of the last long weeks stretching out before the baby is finally delivered. By then you are both large and uncomfortable and pretty much ready for baby to evacuate the premises. Many women even go past their due date, which is especially common with those who are having their first child.
One old wives’ tale that addresses long pregnancies suggests taking castor oil as a way to start labor. However, castor oil can also act as a laxative… which can make for a not-so-ideal birthing scenario. Now, many say that it is definitely not the safest route to take when getting ready for your baby.
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