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Q: ????evening Primrose Oil to Soften Cervix?????

asked by: Shazzy on November 22nd, 2005

New User

Hey there I was wondering has anyone heard or tried insertintg evening primrose oil capusles of a night time to help soften and ripen the cervix?? I only have 5 weeks to go and was thinking about giving it a go. I do take 3 per day orally. Let me know :-)

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kismit

replied on November 22nd, 2005

Experienced User

Sorry I had never heard of sucha thing

sounds interesting

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Rasberry Ripple

replied on November 24th, 2005

Experienced User

I would talk to your doctor or chemist about that one! Sounds "interesting" to me too. I have heard of using almond or olive oil and massaging it into your perineum. Perhaps that would be a better idea, as you are massaging and softening your perineum which is the bit I am most concerned about!

Good luck and let us know what info you find out.

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jenco2207

replied on October 20th, 2007

New User

Evening Primrose Oil

Hi. My widwife just prescribed this to me, so I would say it is effective. I have to take 6 a day, 500 MG pills. It is supposed to soften the cervix and get it ready for birth. I am 38 weeks, and I am not even soft.
Try it it won't hurt. But don't try it too early!

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