Midwives brew/castor oil to induce labor naturally?

Hello mamas and soon-to be mamas!
I went in for 40 week 6 day appointment today still not dilated . I have tried everything idk what to do next . It’s quite discouraging and disappointing tbh after doing all that walking and everything everyday. My induction is set for May 15. Do you recommend me having midwives brew/ castor oil tonight to induce labor and contractions naturally? Induction is scary as a ftm as you all know. Your inputs will be highly appreciated.

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What is the midwives brew? My induction is scheduled for May 16th nothing is working for me but i haven’t done the castor oil.

I do NOT recommend castor oil , I kept trying and trying and nothing worked I get how discouraging it is but if your body isn't ready it won't work anyways.it wasn't untill I stopped trying to induce that I started getting contractions my baby boy made everything happen according to his own plan tho

Sorry I didn’t follow you. Did contractions start on its own before you were to get induced? Why don’t you recommend castor oil?

Castor oil can cause you to either poop alot and get dehydrated and or cause baby to poop in the womb.

I know so many women that have ended up with c sections after doing castor oil because of dehydration which led to exhaustion. It’s a laxative and will drain your hydration and mineral stores. Also, dilation means NOTHING. You can go from 1 cm to 10 in a few hours, some women walk around at 6 cms for weeks before labor. Don’t stress it, baby will come when they’d ready.

Castor oil did dehydrate ne but it didn't cause diarrhea like it says I was constipated for 3 days

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