- there is no proven safe amount.

- ANY amount of castor oil while pregnant can cause baby to pass meconium in the womb.

- meconium in the womb increases baby’s risk of choking/aspirating on it, which can then lead to still birth, breathing issues, and serious infections.

Seriously. The risk is NOT worth your baby’s life.

SAFE ways to try to induce labor include:

- having sex (sperm softens the cervix and orgasm leads to contractions)

- eating 6 dates a day softens the cervix

- bouncing on a yoga ball

- walking and staying active

- squats

- eating pineapple

- using a breast pump for nipple stimulation

- acupuncture/prenatal massage/chiropractic care (make sure they’re Webster certified)

- waiting. Seriously. I know, I KNOW. We are all tired of being pregnant and just want baby out! But remember, we aren’t even early term until 37 weeks, and full term isn’t until 39 weeks. Most first time babies will be born by 41+3, second borns by 40+3. Give baby time. They’ll be here before you know it!