How long does primrose oil usually take to ripen the cervix?

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How much evening primrose oil do you take to ripen cervix? Any stories as well?

I'm 39 weeks pregnant with my baby boy(2nd baby, first is a beautiful 2 yr old girl :) ) and scheduled for an induction using cytotec tuesday the 20th... I'm wanting to try to ...show more

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I am 36.5 weeks preg with my second and plan on using the Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) next week. When...

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Evening primrose oil question?

hi all. Did anyone try evening primrose oil to ripen the cervix? If so what dose did you take and from how many weeks? Also was it successful? I would like to add that i am not trying to induce labor now (I'm only 35 weeks) But have been told i may need...

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I would follow what your midwife says, I'm sure she will provide you with some natural ways to get your...

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How should I take Evening Primrose Oil for pregnancy?

I'm 37 weeks pregnant today! I am told to start taking Evening Primrose Oil so I don't go overdue. I hear it softens the cervix and prepares you for labor and delivery. I have the capsules that are 500 mg. each. Should I only take one? Should I take...

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Take it!!! It worked for me. Well, it's one of those things that is difficult to tell if it worked but...

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Anyone ever used eveinging primerose oil to ripen their cervix?

I was just wondering if anyone ever used primerose oil the ripen their cervix and if it worked for you? if so how long did it take before it worked? If anyone has any info I would greatly appreciate it.

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I took it orally two days later at 40 weeks and 1 day my water broke and I was 100% effaced. I was not...

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How long did it take you personally to go into labour after starting to use Evening Primrose Oil?

My midwife suggested to start inserting two 500mg caplets vaginally starting at 36 weeks, and increase to 4 caplets at 38 weeks. I was under the assumption that this actually induces labour, which I don't want to have happen... but after I read about...

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sorry hun, it didn't work for me. i was past my due date and tried just about everything and more and...

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You can start taking Evening Primrose Oil as soon as 34 weeks of pregnancy. It just helps to soften...

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Without consulting your doctor or midwife it is not recommend to use herbs to induce labor.

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Midwives suggest placing 2-3 capsules vaginally nightly to soften your cervix to induce labor.

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My poor unfavorable cervix?

I went to my doctor this morning and had a vaginal exam where they told my that I had a very unfavorable cervix for delivery. She said I was closed up tight and still very high and firm. I was trying to look up ways to help ripen my cervix. I just really...

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c-section is not good here are a few things you can do that will help you out; 1.sex 2.yoga 3.walking...

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How much primrose oil should I use?

I am 37 weeks, and as long as my cervix is ripe, my OB will induce me on Tuesday (yay) I have, for the past two days been inserting Primrose oil, I have been inserting four 1000mg capsules, I guess my question is, can I use more? Will it work quicker...

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OMG - really?? I've never ever heard of that - you've been inserting stuff?? wow...... I wouldn't mess...

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