Evening Primrose Oil to ripen cervix?

[BrightSparkles]

Has anyone heard of this? I had a friend tell me she took it orally and also used it as a lubricant to ripen the cervix.
I'm thinking about giving it a go to see if things start moving along. Given the issue I have with dates and not being able to see either of my dr's for 6 days after my due date I want to try and get things happening.
I've been walking, warm baths, as much sex as i can handle (which isn't much LOL), eating curries and chinese, nipple stimulation, boucing on the preggy ball, cleaning. accupunture and reflexology.
Any other suggestions to help bring on labour is happily accepted

[Pandora]

Yes I did this both ways as your friend described.
I also had accupuncture.

[Ozstar]

I started using EPO at 37 weeks, I used it orally and inserted it as per my midwifes instructions. Other then that I tried much of the same things as you. Have you tried using a breast pump for the nipple stimulation?

[Fleur]

I've been walking, warm baths, as much sex as i can handle (which isn't much LOL), eating curries and chinese, nipple stimulation, boucing on the preggy ball, cleaning. accupunture and reflexology.

I did all of the above, and used EPO internally from about 36 weeks; plus I ate pineapple & walked up & down the stairs. Oh and I drank RLT but that was more to help with labour.
Pie was still 10 days late TBH, I think they just come when they are ready. BUT I don't think it hurts to try everything, then you can tell yourself you've done everything you can (that was my reasoning, anyway)
GL hun

[kungfubecca]

I've never used it, but good luck.

Just don't stress too much if bubs goes over. I know it's hard 'cause so much pressure is put on you iwhen you approach the edd, but I have gone over by 7 & then 8 days and it's hard when I'm over due, but retrospectivley I always wish i could have had just a couple more days over to prolong the pregnancy, plus I've had 2 very quick deliveries, neither bub had jaundice and both have breast fed really well, and been really strong.

Extra cooking time not so bad. I'm hoping that if I get #3 it will go over too

[AliBaby]

I tried it and everything else and it didnt work for me. As you know DD was 13 days late but I did avoid the following days induction. I know how much you want bubba out

[chocolatecatty]

I used it for my first bub (who was born at 40w4days) but not for my second (born 38w 4 days) so go figure!

[sassy123]

i used it with DD, started it about 14 days b4 my due date i also walked heaps then had a hot bath straight after the walk and nipple stimulation with the breast pump and i ended up having DD 9 days early. ill be doing the same this time and see how it goes.