How to make a favorable cervix??? Is there such a thing?? Old wives tales??

[sarah_dobbo2]

Hi all,
Am just wondering if there is anything you can do to ripen up ones cervix? I have heard of all the old wives tales with Evening prim rose oil, caster oil, hot food, big walks and rosemary leaf tea, yet do any of these works? I have tried them all along with horse riding, mowing lawn, farm work etc and NOTHING happened...

This is baby no 4 and I want it out around EDD as DS2 2nd B’Day is on the 23 and would love to home to celebrate it with him.

What are the best things that work? I have been induced with all my babies thus far, and wouldn’t have a clue beside the pain to go to hospital it labour started on own. I know the sign I always try and look out for but they never seem to come before induction.

Would love to go by ones self just once, as this is last baby. I can’t do it any more, takes to much out of me.

Any suggestions would be great… along with idot guide instruction would be helpful. (bad pregnancy brain ATM).

Cheers
Sarah

[jchab]

Hi Sarah

I started taking epo from 36 weeks and also I also used internally. Had my ob appointment 9 days later and my cervix was ripe. So it did work for me.

Hope this helps.

Jade

[sarah_dobbo2]

Can I ask what is EPO?

[jchab]

Hey Sarah

EPO is Evening Primose Oil. If you decide to use internally at night wear a pad cos it gets quite messy.

Jade

[sarah_dobbo2]

After they just normal EPO capsule? Or do I have to ask for specail ones, and where can you get them from?

[sneakysparkle]

Just the normal ones are fine.
Check this article out too! natural induction methods

[{sarah}]

Yep just get some regular EPO capsules from the health food store & insert 1-2 as close to the cervix as possible. It's best to do it overnight so it can pool around your cervix while you're laying down, it's also better as there's not as much leakage Definitely wear a pad to bed though as it can get messy.