#AskTheExpert I'm 39 weeks 1 day pregnant, cervix is not dilated yet, and head is not engaged. Had performed membrane sweep 2 days back, but didn't work to start labour. My OBGYN has recommended to intake 10 ml castor oil. I'm scared to do so reading the side effects. Please advise.

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Swapnil SaxenaAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. do as per recommendation castor oil will induce bowel. . movements and that might induce labour in you so you can follow up with the advice of your treating doctor

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