Softening/Thinning Cervix ?

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What are good ways to soften/thin your cervix in prep for labor? I’ve had gestational hypertension so I’ve had to be induced with my 1st two kiddos. With my 1st, my cervix wasn’t ready and I needed cervadil. It was awful AWFUL pain. 
This is my 3rd & currently my cervix is still super thick. Anything I can do to help it thin out? I’m not trying to induce labor, just prepare my cervix more.
The farther along I get, the more I worry about my BP not cooperating (36+3 today) but I really don’t wanna go through cervadil again if I have to be induced. 😵‍💫😵‍💫

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Lots of sex… or vibrator. Getting cervical massages helps to relax your cervix.

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I don’t know if it thins the cervix but last pregnancy I inserted Evening Primrose Oil gel caps into my vagina before bed a few nights a week the last few weeks. It’s *supposed* to help lubricate and get the cervix more flexible but I don’t think many actual studies have been done on it.
If you want to try, ask your doctor or midwife first and if you’re given the okay, do it at night and wear a pad-you will leak out the oil first thing in the morning when you get up. Idk how many times I thought my water broke and it was just the oil leaking out lmao.

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Eat dates!!! My girlfriend just did this had a baby and didn't tear at all

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Apparently Dates are a great way to soften the cervix!

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I believe semen is the only proven way to help thin your cervix as your body prepares for labor. The prostaglandins in semen are what help with the thinning.

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I’ve read lots of walking helps, baby’s head putting pressure on your cervix helps thin it out.

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Have you talked with your doctor about this? I had to be induced with my last pregnancy and I've been working on solutions to keep my blood pressure in check since my first trimester. There's still a chance I'll be induced but I think voicing your concerns to your doctor would be your best bet. 
Sorry I can't help more. My blood pressure hasn't been high (yet) and my cervix has been extremely thin this whole pregnancy. Maybe genetics plays a part? I was thinking since this is my 4th pregnancy (2nd to make it to 3rd trimester) that maybe that played a part but it sounds like this isn't your first kid either.