Die Anwendung von Rizinusöl in der Schwangerschaft und zur Einleitung der Wehentätigkeit: eine Bewertung der Sicherheit und Wirksamkeit unter Berücksichtigung traditioneller und moderner Erfahrungen

For pregnant women, the list of prohibited substances is quite long. From obvious items such as cigarettes and alcohol, to medicines, to herbal vapors and supplements, which we can't even suspect have a negative effect on pregnancy. Among these substances was also castor oil. Although it is used to fight constipation, and these are quite common in pregnancy, the package leaflet warns us that it should not be used in this state at all. Castor oil is a more irritating substance that acts strongly on the intestines, accelerating their contraction, causing emptying. The reaction is strong and quite unfavorable, depending on which means, for example, the tablets or tablets of the mother should not affect the stomach.

There are both studies that confirm its effectiveness, and there are studies that indicate its absence, but there are many forums that ask questions about this method. Usually they come from women whose baby should have been in the world for a few days. Sometimes this method is given to them by a midwife or a mother or a grandmother. Unfortunately, it is not a proven method of efficacy.