Ive been taking the rl tea since 35 weeks and the rl capsules since 36 weeks. My second was a 3 hour labour and delivery with no tearing. Wont actually induce labor. I started around 39 weeks, just inserting two capsules at night. What is RLT? I began using them at 35 weeks. With my 3rd I took evening primrose oil from 34 weeks and had a sweep at 39weeks and 39+3 and had him at 39+5. Hence, it should be avoided if a woman has had or is going for a C-Section. I am now 41. Just take the recommended dosage by your MW. Have tried sex, pineapple, hot baths, bouncing on the ball, hot garlicky food ( as apparently garlic along with spice helps clear you out to allow room for baby to drop) and walking but nothing is helping! Evening Primrose Oil-30 weeks. Log in; Main Navigation. I have been taking Evening Primrose Oil for 7 days so far (currently 39 weeks). While some lay midwives will argue that statement about the Evening Primrose, which is the reason it is not recommended until 36 weeks or "full term", almost all sources with experience agree that it does nothing that the body was not ready to do on its own. Starting at about 34 weeks, begin taking two 500 mg capsules of evening primrose oil daily . Start with one or two 500 mg capsules orally, and you can gradually increase it to 2,500mg/day Report 0 Reply. In all my pregnancies I've tried everything and only this has ever worked. - Take 1000 mg 3x daily orally - Insert 3000mg vaginally before bed, body heat will dissolve (wear a panty liner to sleep) Pregnancy & Preparing for Labor. I'm not sure I would use a tampon applicator. RLT 1 cup a day from 32 weeks, 2 from 34, 3 from 36 and then 4 after 38 weeks EPO 1000mg from 34 weeks, 1500mg from 35 weeks and 2000mg from 36 weeks. Read more: Benefits From Taking Evening Primrose Oil for Menopause If you suffer from cardiovascular problems, this natural oil may help. Are they safe to take in pregnancy? It helped my cervix to ripen to how it should for a membrane sweep to work! It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease; or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment … Evening primrose oil is a natural, mild anti-inflammatory agent that has been widely used to hasten cervical ripening and shorten labor. Fifty patients were randomly given either 450mg of evening primrose oil or a placebo to take daily for four months. At 38 weeks, up the dosage of evening primrose oil to three to four 500 mg capsules daily. Is it ok to start using evening primrose oil at 35 weeks pregnant? With DS I drink 2 cups of raspberry leaf tea from 35 weeks (started at 30 weeks but got really strong BH so midwife told me to stop) and had an 8 hour labor and punched twice!! I was induced at 38w first time around and had a 3 hour labour. Researchers at the Holistic Women's HealthCare Birth Center in Wilmington, Delaware set out to test whether it really works. ... but I did not start taking it until around 35 weeks. Aw eve! Will taking Evening Primrose Oil get labour started sooner? I’m 36 +3 weeks today and I’m getting induced 11/18. You can't overdose on it either- my midwife told me that too. I also drank raspberry leaf tea from about 37 weeks and ate lots of pineapple. Diabetes inhibits this pathway, a defect that may be bypassed by diets enriched with omega-6 gamma-linolenic acid-containing oils such as evening primrose oil (EPO). Thank you! According to the International Journal of Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology, EPO supports heart health and reduces bad cholesterol levels due to its anti-inflammatory properties.This plant extract is rich in linoleic … If used excessively, evening primrose oil can cause severe abdominal cramps. Researchers measured eczema area severity index scores (EASI), water lost through the epidermis, and skin hydration. I’m not saying it was the evening primrose but I will definitely be taking it again this time as well, it can’t hurt! Some say from 35 weeks - just take orally then from 37/38 weeks take orally and/or insert. Their findings were published in the Journal of Nurse-Midwifery in May/June 1999. When can i start inserting Evening primrose oil? Some women start to increase the daily dosage to 2 capsules (1000 mg in total) at 36-37 weeks, and to 3 capsules (1500 mg in total) starting at week 38. I am 35 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby, i brought the capsules today and would like to know when did everybody who used these start inserting them? In my last pregnancy I took evening primrose oil vaginally from week 36 on and had my child in a very fast labor at 38 weeks. The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is recommended to start using evening primrose oil orally after 35 weeks and vaginally after 37 weeks; the ideal time being somewhere between 38-40 weeks. Dosage for Evening Primrose Oil??? Evening primrose oil inserted vaginally? As evening primrose oil is a blood thinner, it can lead to complications during labour and delivery. Evening primrose oil comes in capsules, which can be taken orally or inserted vaginally. Evening Primrose Oil an. : Has anyone done or is planning on doing this? I did not do this the first time, but chose to do it the second time and had great results. I don't think they cause labor but are meant to make labor easier (from what I was told). How many much do you use? I tend toward the cautious side, preferring to begin the supplement around 38-40 weeks of pregnancy, but some women gradually begin (with small doses) a bit earlier, around 36-38 weeks. If you search "Evening Primrose Oil" in the search bar, you'll see where lots of other ladies have talked about it. She gave me this recipe and told me to start today (36 weeks and 3 days). Started on the epo about two weeks ago but nothing! A 2018 study looked into the effect of evening primrose oil on Korean patients with mild atopic dermatitis. Also been taking Raspberry Leaf religiously since 35 weeks. StarFlower110 member. My OB recommended evening primrose oil. I do it right before bed, and I never pricked mine -- they start dissolving once inserted. I just inserted them up in my v and put a liner on because they sort of leak out. I have read on google that you can use evening primrose oil internally to soften the cervix which can help with labour. Oil can also be used for perineal massage to prevent episiotomy … So I keep reading and being told contradicting information on when is the best time to start evening primrose oil. The labor nurses at the hospital also recommended it. The aim was to examine the effects of preventive EPO treatment on endothelium-dependent and neurally mediated vasorelaxation. I was 4 1/2 cm by 39 weeks. Using evening primrose oil can cause headaches, nausea, and diarrhoea. This is the info i'm following - [FONT=Arial, sans-serif] Evening primrose oil is an excellent source of prostaglandins, which we already determined readies your cervix for labour. It is possible I will have to be induced again this time so will do anything I can to help my body along as I don't like the idea of being induced when technically my … I've been taking 2 EPO capsules per day since 34weeks and am going to start inserting 1 every evening at 37weeks. Just wondering if anyone can recommend it or has any personal experiences with it. The study group consisted of 54 women who took oral evening primrose oil in their pregnancy (500 mg three times a day starting at 37 weeks gestation for the first week of treatment, followed by 500 mg once a day until labor ensued), and the control group was composed of 54 women who did not take anything. Registered User Feb 2004 Melbourne 11,171. What do you recommend, taking it orally, inserting the capsule vaginally, or just putting the oil directly on the cervix? ... more like - the things us women do, inserting capsules LOL Might sound crass, so sorry - do you insert the 2 - 3 capsules at the same time - um, how far? I would just push it up as far as you can get it. My first was an 8 hour labour and delivery with no tearing. The idea that it takes a while does make a lot of sense. My EPO is in tabs of 500mg but if yours is 1000mg you'd have to do it differently obviously 😊 Sometimes they suggest taking 1/2 of the dose orally and 1/2 of it vaginally. I've picked up a mixture of what others have said! Any personal experiences/stories are also greatly appreciated! 38 Weeks Pregnant: (4500mg per day) 39 Weeks Pregnant-Delivery: (6000mg per day) Some women like to apply the EPO directly to the cervix or use the oil for perineal massage. It does make you leak a good amount so try not to do it during the day! Can't comment on how effective they are for during labour as I'm not quite yet there but when I spoke to the midwife she said they aren't meant to induce labour but are to ripen the cervix (EPO) and make contractions for effective (RL). I started inserting 1 a night at 35 weeks, 2 a night at 37 weeks. My midwife wants to move me a little along so I don’t have to use the foley bulb to induce labor due to Hypertension. Starting around 37 weeks insert 1 capsule (500 mg) vaginally every evening before going to bed. I started drinking raspberry leaf tea and inserting one Evening Primrose capsule at night with my first child at 36 weeks. All the doctors in this practice do. 10 Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil and How to Use It Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT — Written by Annette McDermott — Updated on March 7, 2019 Acne Despite taking epo for five weeks, my cervix was never really that soft or completedly effaced. Does anyone swear by using it or had more than one pregnancy - using it in one and not the other. - BabyCenter Australia User Menu. And will start with the primrose oil around 36w. 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