EPO Vaginally (XP: Natural Birth)

lob

Hello Ladies. My son was born at 38 weeks, 4 days.  

He's now almost one month old and I can't stop wondering if the EPO I took vaginally the two days before going into labor caused me to go into labor early. It was not my intention to put myself into labor. 

My midwife told me I could take them vaginally or orally starting at 36 weeks.  I started taking them orally at 37 weeks and vaginally at 38 weeks 2 days and 3 days.

Everything I've read on the internet is that EPO can not cause you to go into labor. Was this likely just a weird coincidence?  Tell me I'm over thinking this... 

skio

You're overthinking this. ;]

EPO will not cause you to go into labor before your body and baby are ready for labor. All it does is soften the cervix a bit. Labor is triggered by the baby releasing a hormone, nothing else.

JaysonandKristin

First of all, Scott and Nate look SOOO much alike!!  They're adorable!!  

Don't overthink it.  ITA with skio... labor is triggered by baby. 

rowanthefrog

No, I don't think so. When I was trying to go into labor I alternated inserting EPO vaginally and having sex with DH every night for about 2 weeks. None of it worked.

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jesselayne8

I wouldn't beat yourself up over it. I started taking it at 36.5wks and DS was born at 40wk4d.