HI Jas,
I started using it at 40weeks. I wish I had have used it earlier as I know that it helped with ripening my cervix. I think you are safe to start uding it at around 38weks internally and from now I think it is safe to have it orally.
I used to insert 2 capsues in just before I went to sleep but make sure you wear a pad or something as it kind of leaks out (sorry for TMI).
After I started using it my cervix was 95% effaced within a week, so I think that helped. I went into labour 13days after using EPO. My labour was 7hours and it was my first child.
My OB doesn't usually recommend them for women - especially ones going for a VBAC as she says that she has read reports that say it can actually slow down the dilation process when in labour, and most OBs have that whole "time limit" mentality when it comes to VBAC's.
I'll be taking it though - from around 36 weeks. But thats only cos I have a history of going over.
Alibaby, that is exactly the kind of stuff I was looking for...
Arimeh, I had read something like that in other posts, which is why i started this thread...to try & see who it worked for & who it didn't, kwim? I certainly don't want to do anything that will make things longer!
My reason for wanting to take it is to encourage labour (I know they say it won't 'induce' as such) as all my other bubs have been postdates, and being a VBAC I really want to avoid induction.
I had a really good 3hr labour with DS1, so I am hoping for something similar... so I don't want to do anything that would make it longer, kwim?
Jasp - I'll be watching this thread as well. My middy said I can use EPO internally from my due date and that it does work. She didn't have any issues with it and I'm a VBAC as well...
i used it internally from about 37 wks (i think) - at 38wks 3 days i was effaced and 3cm dilated and I had DS at 39 wks with a 4 hr labour...
I also used Rasp Leaf Tea and acupuncture... of course cant say what def worked but none of them did any harm and i will do the same this time. of course wasnt VBAC but thought i would add my 2 cents worth.
I am using it internally, and have been since 36w5d. I am doing 2 capsules, and I have to agree with AliBaby about the pad!! If I forget we have to wash the sheets, and they have been getting washed a bit more than usual lately . I will also warn you it absolutely reeks, like vomit when you smell it!! I have washed my hands and checked what is happening a few times and it has brought my cervix to the front and I can get 2 finger tips in part of the way, or 1 finger all the way in, so I think it won't be long.
I started to take EPO orally and RLT tablets at 33 weeks. i could definitely tell something was going on because I had more braxton hicks. So i decided to stop as i was only 33 weeks. i think it works but I want to wait until I am at least 36 weeks, or I think I will have a way early baby.
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. I will also warn you it absolutely reeks, like vomit when you smell it!! I have washed my hands and checked what is happening a few times and it has brought my cervix to the front and I can get 2 finger tips in part of the way, or 1 finger all the way in, so I think it won't be long.
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