Evening Primrose Oil???

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Hey ladies! Okay, I'm 38 weeks and I mentioned at my Drs appointment yesterday about wanting to induce naturally. I've heard that evening primrose oil is a safe and natural way to soften your cervix and dilate, my dr approved so I picked up some gel tabs at Walmart! Has anyone else tried them? They're really good for the female reproductive system in general, but some people I've talked to say it can send you into labor! Last night I was in some pain, seemed like contractions, but being a first time mom I'm not sure what to really expect! I'm already 3 centimeters and 80% effaced so my doctor keeps saying its anytime now. My husbands out of town working so I'm kinda doing this by myself and I'm freaking out a bit. Please give me some feedback ladies!

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Lol, no they cannot send you in labor! I've been taking them since 30 weeks and the same last pregnancy (I carried her to 38 weeks).

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Started taking them at 34 weeks. Now at 35 weeks! Last time I was checked (34 weeks), my cervix was still long and closed, but she said it was soft! I see my doctor again at 36 weeks, and hoping to see some changes.. I bought the 500ml capsules! I take 2 in the morning, 2 at night before bed as well as inserting 2 vaginally before bed as well, as close to my cervix as I can get. I've been noticing more pressure (thinking he's dropping) a ton of Braxton hicks and some "lightning crotch" also so hoping that's a good sign! I'm expected to deliver a little early because he's measuring a few weeks ahead! I mostly am using the evening primrose oil for perineal massage to prevent tearing. EPO won't send you into labor, it just helps your body do what it needs to do in order to prep for it! Good luck! :)

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My doula recommends taking both orally and inserting one tablet at night before going to bed. 500mg each to start with, after a week she said 2 (1,000mg total) orally and 2 vaginally is okay too.. She doesnt recommend starting til 38 weeks though.  She said it doesnt start labor, only helps with dialation

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I've been taking them orally every day since 34 weeks. At my 36 and 37 week appt, still no dilation. My dr hasn't mentioned anything about softening. They're really only going to work when your body is ready. I'm freaked out about actually inserting them vaginally so I haven't done it that way

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I've been wanting to look into these, too. Will you be taking them orally or inserting them? Which is best? Both ways??

Evening Primrose Oil???

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