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Primrose Oil - How do you take it? What kind do you take?

orange_rosesorange_roses
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HI All,

My midwife and doula recommend that I start primrose oil at 36 weeks. I have a scar on my cervix, so they want to make sure that my cervix ripens and the scar is okay during the birth. 

For those who take or are considering taking primrose oil - how do you take it? What kind do you take? Where did you get it? 

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Re: Primrose Oil - How do you take it? What kind do you take?

  • NoetholaNoethola member

    There is a previous post about Primrose Oil from May 30th. Go back a few pages and check it out.

    https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/66255272.aspx

     Hope that helps!

    Lilypie - (qptF)


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    "Elsie Irene was born sleeping at 35w 6d on December 8, 2012. Mommy and Daddy miss you sweet girl."


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  • TeamM678TeamM678 member

    I take the GNC version because thats where i could find it I was instructed at 26 weeks to take orally & 500mg.

    1 pill 3 times a day for a week then

    2 pills 3 times a day for the 2nd week 

    and 3 pills 3 times a day till birth

    at 38 weeks im 2-3 cm 70% effaced. 

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  • orange_rosesorange_roses
    Thanks for all of the information and the link. 
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  • AdamMelissaAdamMelissa
    My birthing instruction recommended I take primrose oil and double the dose. I didn't start taking it until 39 weeks. I take 6-8 capsules a day, orally. I go to the doctor tomorrow (Fri 6/22.) I am excited to find out if any progress has been made. 
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