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Can castor oil cause my baby to poop in the womb ?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, it does not and I wonder why you think about that because fetus pees but does not poop. Take care.

Answered 5/27/2023

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A baby will pass their initial poop after birth (the placenta feeds them). The initial poop is minima just sticky digestive debris collected as the baby swallows amniotic fluid. If the baby goes through a stress during the birthing process this may pass a small poop early, creating problems. Ingesting caster oil does not trigger this. CO rarely triggers labor although some suggest it can

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