Expectant mothers are looking forward to seeing their baby. When the important hour is approaching, some women begin to take all kinds of ways to accelerate it. A normal pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. After 36 babies are considered full-term, and childbirth during this period is called urgent. A baby may appear at the most unexpected time. Up to 42 weeks, doctors do not recommend attempting stimulation. But nevertheless, obstetric cocktail has great popularity among women in labor. From the article you will learn about the method of its preparation and the principle of action.
What is it: a recipe for cooking
An obstetric cocktail can be made in several ways. To prepare it, you will need castor oil and additional ingredients. Depending on the components, in different cases, more or less castor oil is needed.
- The first way. Squeeze the juice of two oranges. Add 50 milliliters of castor oil to the resulting mass. Thoroughly mix the composition and drink for 30 minutes. If the cocktail is very thick, you can add a little water.
- Second method. Take a handful of almonds and crush it. Add a glass of apricot juice and a glass of champagne. If you are afraid to drink alcohol - you can replace it with soda. But the effect will be different. Place 30 milliliters of castor oil here. Beat the resulting mass in a blender and drink for half an hour.
Among the girlfriends, other methods are passed on by word of mouth, how to make an obstetric cocktail. But among the various ingredients always remains constant - castor oil.
Operating principle
How does an obstetric cocktail work, the recipe of which is described above? If we talk about the second cooking method, which is the most popular, then its components act as follows.
- Castor oil has a laxative effect. Due to this, intestinal peristatics is enhanced. The organ contracts, stimulating the nearby uterus. As a result of this, muscle tone increases, contractions begin.
- Champagne dilates blood vessels. An alcoholic drink enhances blood flow to organs. Fabrics become more elastic.
- Ground or crushed almonds release acid. She, in turn, strengthens the uterine tone and helps to strengthen the contractions.
- The juice included in the cocktail just gives the drink a pleasant taste.
The first way to make a cocktail differs from the second in the amount of ingredients. Almonds and alcohol are not included in this drink. However, there is a greater (one and a half times) amount of castor oil. Therefore, such a drink will cause a stronger contraction of the intestine and, as a consequence, the uterus.
Indications for use
The obstetric cocktail with castor is rarely prescribed by doctors. Experts still prefer to use medical supplies. Therefore, if necessary, stimulation, they prescribe a woman a variety of drugs.
Expectant mothers themselves use an obstetric cocktail in most cases. They believe that the indication is a full-term pregnancy. But it is not so. The use of such a stimulating drink is indicated if the gestational age approaches 42 weeks, and the baby is in no hurry to appear. Also, use is possible at the beginning of labor (to strengthen it).
Contraindications
What are the contraindications for an obstetric cocktail? The drink is prohibited for women with a history of cesarean section or other scars on the uterus. It is not recommended to carry out stimulation with the probability of rapid delivery. Any pathology of pregnancy is a contraindication to the use of a castor-based drink (polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios, pelvic presentation, short umbilical cord).
It is forbidden to use a cocktail for women with hypersensitivity to castor oil. It is not allowed to start stimulation for up to 40 weeks. Also, doctors do not recommend conducting such manipulations on their own, without preliminary examination and consultation.
Side effects
Obstetric cocktail for childbirth can unpredictably affect the body of a woman. The most common side effect of this drink is diarrhea. At the same time, intestinal relaxation can occur not only in the expectant mother, but also in her baby. The result will be the outflow of meconium into the amniotic fluid.
Among the side effects, vomiting is noted. It occurs due to the intense contraction of the uterus and the rapid opening of the cervical canal. Also, a future mother may develop an allergy. The drink causes dizziness, headache. When using strong varieties of sparkling wine, clouding of consciousness may be noted, which is not very good for a future mother.
What do gynecologists and obstetricians say?
Every gynecologist and obstetrician knows about the way of working and the method of preparing such a cocktail. However, the drink is not prescribed for women to stimulate. All because this folk remedy can completely unexpectedly affect the body of the future mother.
Doctors say that it is preferable to use standard methods of stimulating labor. They are more proven and safer. If a woman really wants to use an obstetric cocktail, then experts advise at this moment to be within the walls of a medical institution. Gynecologists report that in some cases, after drinking a drink, a rapid birth began . As a result, the patient did not have time to get to the maternity hospital. The appearance of a child outside the walls of a medical institution is also fraught with consequences.
If the patient really wants to bring the delivery term closer, then doctors recommend trying other (safe) methods: sexual contact, walking and so on.
Reviews of women in labor about the method of stimulation
Among women, the obstetric cocktail reviews have different. He helped most expectant mothers expedite a meeting with the baby. They have already begun labor for several hours. Women say that the intestines are first cleaned intensively. After this, a feeling of heaviness in the lower back and cramping abdominal pain is felt. It is at this moment that it is worth going to the maternity hospital. No need to wait for strong fights.
Other women report that the drink did not help them. Some patients have tried to stimulate labor in this way more than once. From this woman concluded that if the child is not yet ready for the birth, then no folk methods will help. As a result of using an obstetric cocktail in expectant mothers, the intestines simply cleared without the appearance of contractions.
To summarize
Despite the fact that the obstetric cocktail with castor oil has positive reviews, it should not be consumed on a whim. You must always remember that the drink has contraindications. You cannot be sure that they are not in this case. If you came up with the idea of stimulating labor in this way, you should definitely consult a doctor. Only after receiving individual recommendations and clarifying your situation can you decide whether to use an obstetric cocktail or not. All the best to you!