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Castor oil in pregnancy
Can i drink castor oil in 39 week of pregnancy ..is there any major side effect to me or the baby because of it.
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Hello, castor oil is stool softener and is not absorbed in body. So it may have no effect on baby. It may cause loose motion.....
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Castor Oil is a purgative, that causes diarrhoea. In old days some people use castol oil to induce labour as well. It is safe for both mother and baby.
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consult a gynecologist before you use any medicine.
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do regularly check your fetal movements.
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It can cause you diarrhoea. No other side effects to baby
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