EFFECT OF CASTOR OIL ON GRAVIDA OF PREGNANT WOMEN WHEN USED AS A LABOUR INDUCTION AGENT

Abstract

Labour is an inevitable consequence of Pregnancy. Only two events can prevent the onset of labour once pregnancy has become well established – the death of the undelivered mother or surgical removal of the fetus Castor oil is a herbal 4 preparation that has been used for induction of labor from ancient Egypt until now. Castor oil is regarded as a uterine stimulant and irritant laxative AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: EFFECT OF CASTOR OIL ON GRAVIDA OF PREGNANT WOMEN WHEN USED AS A LABOUR INDUCTION AGENT MATERIAL AND METHODS: 190 Patients admitted to labour ward of OBG Dept of MDM Hospital with an indication for induction of labour.from MARCH 2019 to SEPTEMBER 2019 Method of Induction: This is a hospital based observational study which was conducted at Dr S N Medical College, Jodhpur,Rajasthan by evaluating the women who were admitted in our hospital (MDMH)for delivery. After informed consent had been obtained,the patients selected for the study were evaluated Castor oil was administered in 2 doses form in 18-24hrs interval and every given dose is5047.75gm) in 200warm milk.Antiemetic drug was given 30 minutes prior to administered castor oil to minimize nausea and vomiting RESULTS: 74 (71.15%) out of 104 multigravida women were successfully induced by castor oil. Among primigravida women 36 (41.86%) out of 86 were successfully induced by castor oil. there were total 86 primigravida in the study population and out of this 66 women has normal vaginal delivery 20 primigravida women who had caesarean section. there were total 104 multigravida in the study population ,out of this 89 women has normal vaginal delievery CONCLUSION: Castor oil is stable at room temperature and does not need refrigeration. Induction delivery interval, requirement of Oxytocin augmentation is less in castor oil user.Vaginal delivery rate is high in castor oil user those use castor oil as a labour inducing agent.