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Kinda XP from VBAC board

RandiDeeAnnRandiDeeAnn
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~Sorry for iPad formatting~ I posted something similar on the VBAC board, but don't think it came across how I meant it at all. I thought maybe you ladies might have more insight. I was induced at 36w5d with DD because of pre-e. My cervix was not even a true 1 cm and I doubt I was effaced at all. 2 day failed induction ended in c/s. . Now, at 35 weeks I've had major weight gain the past 3 weeks and elevated protein levels last week. The nurse jumped right to induction at 39 weeks "anyway", while the doctor wasn't concerned, yet. I'm having a lot of swelling and at least BH contractions. I am NOT asking about trying to induce myself at 35/36 weeks. I am however wondering if there is anything that can help my cervix be in better shape if my next appointment is a replay of my DD's 36 week appointment. . I really hope this comes out better this time. I don't want to sound like the crazy pregnant lady trying to have her baby early.
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Re: Kinda XP from VBAC board

  • CelynCelyn member
    Some people have success with evening primrose oil to help ripen their cervix.  You might want to ask your care provider about it.
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  • annabelle.27annabelle.27 member
    You can try evening primrose oil, taken orally or vaginally. Good luck!
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  • JcrabJcrab
    Red raspberry leaf tea may help as well. My MW gave me a version called Mother's Tea by Western Botanicals. You can get it at www.westernbotanicals.com . They wanted me to start taking it in 1st tri but I waited until 30ish weeks. Now I'm having a few too many BH so I stopped the tea. They said they sometimes use larger doses to start labor. HTH!
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