Effectiveness of Castor Oil in Preventing Formal Induction of Labour in a Tertiary Institution

Participants recruited into this group had vaginal examinations conducted and it was confirmed that they were not in labour, Bishop's score was then documented. They were counselled to take 30 ml of castor oil under direct observation by the researcher and the time and date of administration documented. The participants' phone numbers and addresses were also recorded. Participants who fail to achieve labour within 24 hours had a repeat dose of 30 ml of castor oil.

Participants recruited into this group had vaginal examinations conducted and it was confirmed that they were not in labour, Bishop's score was then documented. They were counselled to take 30 ml of water under direct observation by the researcher and the time and date of administration documented. The participants' phone numbers and addresses were also recorded. Participants who fail to achieve labour within 24 hours had a repeat dose of 30 ml of water.