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12-23-2012 at 2:58 PM
MGC1213
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Anyone have experience using evening primrose oil?

Just looking for some women's experience using evening primrose oil. How far along were you when you started using it? How much did you start with? How did you take it (orally & vaginally)? Was your doctor ok with you taking it or did they know? How far along were you when you gave birth?  Thanks!

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12-23-2012 at 7:15 PM
jllmb79
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I took it vaginally per the recommendation of my OB for my first pregnancy at 39 weeks.  I was totally closed up at the 39 week appt.  I took the first dose...I think it was like 6 or 9 pills? on Friday night exactly 39 weeks. I started having contractions Sunday...Hospital Monday 2am with contractions 2-3 min a part, but sent home because I was still sealed up tight.  Tuesday 8am water broke. Went back to hospital and although water broke I was not dialating on my own. It ended with an emergency c-section at 10pm on Tuesday.

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12-23-2012 at 7:54 PM
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How scary! Your story really makes you think twice about effing with when your body is ready!

Hx of PTL and GD, deliveries at 35 and 37 weeks. On P17 shots and modified bedrest now, a few scares but LO is hanging tough! ! Three beautiful children; 17, 13, and 9, and very excited to be pregnant with DH first child after a tough year of TTC and fertility treatments. 
12-24-2012 at 6:50 AM
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I started using it vaginally at about 37 weeks- 1 capsule every night.  I was fully effaced by my due date, but DS1 still wasn't born until 41w2d.  I went naturally, though, and I'll be starting it again in a few weeks for DS2!
 
12-24-2012 at 12:03 PM
kxp004
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resilient61:
I started using it vaginally at about 37 weeks- 1 capsule every night.  I was fully effaced by my due date, but DS1 still wasn't born until 41w2d.  I went naturally, though, and I'll be starting it again in a few weeks for DS2!

This... except I started probably around 36 and increased dosage closer to 40 weeks, maybe a couple orally and 1 capsule at night (wear a pad or something cause it gets everywhere!)...

My MWs were the ones who suggested it, but your body will usually only go into labor when it is ready regardless of how much EPO you use... this just helps you to be more favorable... I didn't go into labor until 41w3d and they stripped my membranes at my request...


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12-25-2012 at 6:40 AM
Goldsgirl9
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my doc suggested starting it at 38 weeks and not before. Thats the plan so I start in a week or two. 

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