How do you use Evening Primrose Oil?

[cnj76]

A lot of people have been saying they've used this to help soften the cervix. I'm getting mixed ways of how to use it. Some say orally, some say vaginally. Some say both. I don't want to take it orally. I also read that some poked holes in them before they took them? It's confusing lol

My doctors appointment was yesterday and I'm 1 & 1/2 cm dilated. He said it didn't feel like my cervix was softening too much right now. He said baby is healthy and fine to come now at any time.  I have an ultrasound Wednesday and we will know how big the baby is measuring. He wrote on the paper that the baby is measuring big. I may have to be induced anyway, but want it to happen naturally at the same time. I had to be induced with my other two pregnancies as well. So it won't shock me if there's a 3rd time. I know ultrasounds can be off, but living so far from the hospital and possibly having a bigger baby, I don't want to totally throw out being induced.. However, he wants my cervix to soften a little more before we make that decision. How do you use the oil to soften it? Hubby and I are also trying sex. We don't get to do it THAT often because we have two other children. I just want something help me along with it...

So if I'm understanding this, the oil helps soften the cervix.. NOT dilate it right?

[cnj76]

I have no idea how to get it up there either! I am so big!!! LOL

[cnj76]

It's been recommended before during other pregnancies but it was from the other OB's in the office. And a few women I met while waiting for ultrasounds/appointments, etc. I never took it because I wasn't sure about it then... But, the topic has come up more and more. I am interested in trying it. I'm not doing it nightly. Just enough to start the softening. Sex is the main thing we will be using but as I said before, having two small toddlers, sex isn't always an option. My second labor went fast, but I'm just wanting a little softening for my cervix in case I need to be induced. It will help more than some realize. My first baby, my cervix was starting to get swollen because I wasn't softened enough.

[ftm_sept2014]

Im just curious why you didnt you ask the doctor about epo at yout dr. Appointment yesturday..did he recommend taking iy orally or vaginally. I wouldn't do anything that wasn't recommended my my physician. It's too late in your pregnancy to take any risks. Relax and let nature take its course. Your precious baby will be here before you know it.

[Seaoflove3]

Pretty much! That's what I did!

[LC1231]

I've read that it helps soften the cervix. It says to insert 2 500mg capsules in your vagina at bedtime. And I was told you can find them in the vitamin aisle. My only question is how would you get it up there high enough? Lol

[Seaoflove3]

When I used it I just did vaginally. I didn't poke holes because I read your body is so warm it'll dissolve. I've been reading a lot that women use it to soften the cervix but it also helps from tearing. When I used it I was already 90% efface and 3 cm dilated. it didn't speed things up. But, my baby was 9 lbs 2oz and I didn't tear at all. With my 1st baby he was only 6lbs 12oz and I tore I needed 3 stitches.

[cnj76]

Anyone?

[cnj76]

.