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Primrose oil???

Ccalkins0301Ccalkins0301 member
in November 2014 Moms
someone suggested to me today that to help with labor as well as to induce you can take primrose capsule and put them in vaginally? Anyone done this? Did it work?
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    soulcupcakesoulcupcake member
    It isn't oxytocic. It contains precursors, what the body needs, to make prostaglandins. If the body is starting to make them or is ready, the EPO (or borage oil) can aid in the process. Prostaglandins help ripen the cervix (and semen).

    I begin taking EPO or borage oil orally at 34 weeks and vaginally at 36, and upping the dose. It doesn't "work" in the way of inducing contractions, but it can help with softening the cervix prior to the start of labor. I followed this same protocol during three of my other pregnancies.
    G 12.04 | E 11.06 | D 11.08  | H 12.09 | R 11.14 | Expecting #6 2.16.18.



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    Curlyfries851Curlyfries851 member
    My midwife said if I'm into homeopathic stuff I could try it but prefaced by saying that there's pretty much zero research to prove that it does anything...just anecdotal evidence.
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    lizzielu82lizzielu82 member
    Already a pretty good thread that @mommymeg143‌ posted - hopefully this helps: https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12464843/evening-primrose-oil
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    runningmama14runningmama14 member
    I use it both orally and vaginally. It isn't dangerous, so if it helps, great!
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