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Castor Oil for Induction of Labor Not Harmful, Not Helpful
- Source :
- Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey; February 2010, Vol. 65 Issue: 2 p77-78, 2p
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Although published data on the safety and effectiveness of castor oil for the induction of labor are sparse, it is widely used for this purpose outside of medical settings, especially by American nurse-midwives. Its low cost, easy storage, and apparent safety contribute to its popularity. The results of 4 small clinical trials evaluating its safety and effectiveness for labor induction were contradictory.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00297828 and 15339866
- Volume :
- 65
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs49141822
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000368137.31846.18