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I just tried the castor oil thing. Everybody I know says it works, but it didn't for me. I am 38 wks and huge, swollen, my back is in pain etc...I am trying the castor oil thing again but I am going to walk and try to stay mobile instead of doing it at night. I think it might help stimulate things down there. The way I see it is I can't sleep anyways and my baby is already big so..why not its worth all the poo to me.I will let ya all know what happens, oh and I heard cumin tea works too for dilation and breast milk production, go figure.

Is it really true about the spicy food thing and fresh pineapple. Can I buy the pineapple in a can

No, fresh pineapple is the only way. Canned pineapple has been processed, and the active ingredient I beleive its called bromine has been cooked out of it.

Thank you

I have three children. my daughter is now nine but i had to be induced at 41 weeks with her. With my two year old son he came 2 days early on his own. and with my 5 week old baby boy i was 6 days overdue but i wasnt' induced.

well in 10 days Addison Jade will be 3 months. Shes just now starting to sleep on her own and thur the night. Shes talking (cooing), and smiling that all gums smile that i die for.

i took caster oil with my first child it did not work for me. although it did make me puke alote

yep,reckon you are right,my mother-in-law did that with my husband,her number 4,but she swallowed a hell of a lot more than you did,she tells me nearly all the bottle,she then told me how she did get diarreohea and when he popped out nearly shot off the table!!!I am so glad I elected to have c-births listening to her horror stories!

I am due nov.11 but is there anyway to get the process started earlier.

I tried the castor oil last night. All that happened was many trips to the bathroom, and I still feel sick this morning. I'm going to try and walk around the rest of the day to see if I can get contractions started.

hi, this is baby jamari righting to tell everyone that he is here. After all the pre-term labor and all the pain i went 41 weeks. I was indused and it took 8 hours. Jamari weight 8lb 2oz and was 21inches. I want to thank anna for her advice.

I tried castor oil and all that happened was horrible diarehha for about 3 days. I've tried everything. I don't think anything works.

i tried everything on this site and internet, nothing works, i went over 11 days and got induced, i had tried castor oil 3 times, and still had clear waters, but didnt work to induce, good luck

I am currently 39 weeks, and only dialated to 1 cm....I have been this way for 3wks....Im due next week and my doctor says if ive not went he'll induce....does it normally take this long to dialate....its my first.

i think doing alot of walking would help go into labor

I've read that castor oil is fine on the baby, but you do have to be VERY careful with dehydration!!!! Fetal distress causes a premature bowel movement by the baby, not castor oil. Don't worry your baby won't be getting a dose of castor oil through the umbillical cord. AND... as many of you have learned, it doesn't always work. Your body has to be ready for labor for it work. Basically it causes contractions in your bowels and intestines (which causes the pooping) which can jumpstart labor contractions, BUT... your uterus has to be ready... which is probably why it worked well for Anna at 40 weeks and 3 days. It may not be quite as effective at 37 - 38 weeks; however, if your uterus is ready at 37-38 weeks, it may work then as well. Again, its not a miracle, but if you are near or past the due date, its worth a try as long as you stay hydrated.