Dear bigbaby,

No. Drinking any amount of castor oil will not cause a miscarriage at any point of time in a pregnancy. It's definitely NOT a good idea to try to end a pregnancy by taking any household preparations or drugs — and it is always very dangerous to attempt abortion without medical supervision.

Trying to end a pregnancy without the guidance of a professional health care provider may cause serious damage to a woman's body and health — many women die from such attempts every day worldwide.

To find out about abortion services at a Planned Parenthood health center near you, call 1-800-230-PLAN, or find us online.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

This column is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical problem, please call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN for an appointment with the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you.