Castor oil for induction of labour: not harmful, not helpful.

BACKGROUND: Castor oil is one of the most popular drugs for induction of labour in a non-medical setting; however, published data on safety and effectiveness of this compound to induce labour remain sparse. AIM: To assess the safety and effectiveness of castor oil for induction of labour in pregnan...

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Main Authors: Boel, M, Lee, S, Rijken, M, Paw, M, Pimanpanarak, M, Tan, S, Singhasivanon, P, Nosten, F, Mcgready, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009