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Is Castor Oil Advisable During 37th Week Of Pregnancy?
Question: Is castor oil advised during 37th week of pregnancy?
What could be the possible after effects? Include both positive and negative
What could be the possible after effects? Include both positive and negative
Brief Answer:
Safer alternatives are there
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Castor oil should generally be avoided in third trimester of pregnancy, as it can induce diarrhoea and hence can start untimely pain in abdomen.
It only help relieves constipation, however many other safer alternatives are present for this purpose.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Safer alternatives are there
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Castor oil should generally be avoided in third trimester of pregnancy, as it can induce diarrhoea and hence can start untimely pain in abdomen.
It only help relieves constipation, however many other safer alternatives are present for this purpose.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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