OHbaby! Forums : Evening Primrose oil capsules https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:54:42 +0000 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:33:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=21329 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : when i was using them for mastitis...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=515888&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#515888 Author: chonny
Subject: 21329
Posted: 12 October 2008 at 10:33pm

when i was using them for mastitis symptoms i used the healtheries ones. not sure bout the different brands for this use tho sorry.]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:33:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=515888&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#515888 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : the ones i got are VITAMAX and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=515862&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#515862 Author: sonyaw
Subject: 21329
Posted: 12 October 2008 at 9:49pm

the ones i got are VITAMAX and it says to take 1-3 daily with food (also 1000mg) not too sure though about buying from health shop i got mine from chemist....so sorry i cant help with anything else apart from tell you what i got and what it says on mine???]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:49:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=515862&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#515862 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : Hi, Just a question about the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=515847&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#515847 Author: xox6Girls1Boyxox
Subject: 21329
Posted: 12 October 2008 at 9:37pm

Hi, Just a question about the different brands. I was at New world today and they have the Red Band EPO 150 caps for $12.99 special price but then I saw Healtheries EPO 180 caps $16.00. Would it make any difference in which company makes them? These were 1000mg ones also. The Red Band ones said take between 1-5 caps per day & the healtheries Ones said to take between 1-3 caps per day? Im just a tad confused.... Am I better of to buy from a Health store?]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:37:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=515847&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#515847 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : The tea helps your uterus tone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506869&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506869 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 21329
Posted: 02 October 2008 at 2:49pm

The tea helps your uterus tone up for the contractions. The EPO won't make your cervix thin it will just help it along to doing it faster (I think).

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:49:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506869&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506869 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : thanks, think i&#039;ll just have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506868&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506868 Author: chonny
Subject: 21329
Posted: 02 October 2008 at 2:49pm

thanks, think i'll just have to wait n see mw on monday. good luck to you all for the rest of your preggy, may it be a healthy time]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:49:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506868&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506868 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : Thanks Chonny, &amp; in regards...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506858&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506858 Author: xox6Girls1Boyxox
Subject: 21329
Posted: 02 October 2008 at 2:42pm

Thanks Chonny, & in regards to your question about the already thinning cervix im not sure if EPO or Tea would make any difference. MW would probably be the best one to ask....Good luck to you and your upcoming birth...]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:42:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506858&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506858 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : good luck mumof72b. i hope you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506843&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506843 Author: chonny
Subject: 21329
Posted: 02 October 2008 at 2:29pm

good luck mumof72b. i hope you get your natural start this time!]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:29:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506843&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506843 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : Yep well im gaim(sp) to try something...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506839&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506839 Author: xox6Girls1Boyxox
Subject: 21329
Posted: 02 October 2008 at 2:26pm

Yep well im gaim(sp) to try something new this time. I really dont think I've read any bad publicity on raspberry tea & or EPO. MW told me not to start EPO until im 36-37 weeks. Im gonna start probably around 35wks with the EPO coz Mw has given me an induction date of 23rd Dec & I dont want to have bubs just before chrissy...One thing Im worried about though is that with my now DD1 I was like 4 days overdue & I went in for CTG monitoring and when MW offered me a sweep she found that I was already 5cm's dialated but no contractions were dtected on the ctg machine & i wonder that if she never gave me the sweep that day if I would have gone on my own? I would so love to start labour on my own instead of having all these interventions ( I mean like sweeps and ARM's & gel etc etc...)After 6 inductions I so hope these help me out...]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:26:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506839&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506839 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : so if all they do is help ripen...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506781&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506781 Author: chonny
Subject: 21329
Posted: 02 October 2008 at 1:40pm

so if all they do is help ripen the cervix, when you already have a thinning cervix i'm guessing they wouldnt help?]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:40:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506781&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506781 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : Yeah I was drinking the raspberry...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506679&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506679 Author: caraMel
Subject: 21329
Posted: 02 October 2008 at 12:06pm

Yeah I was drinking the raspberry leaf tea also. 3 cups a day from 36 weeks.
Apparently the tea is more effective than the capsules.]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:06:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506679&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506679 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : Yep I took them orally and my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506669&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506669 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 21329
Posted: 02 October 2008 at 11:59am

Yep I took them orally and my MW is sure that is what helped my cervix be "ripe" early enough for a good induction.

I also drunk Raspberry leaf tea with peppermint and that I think helped too.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:59:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506669&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506669 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : Mumof72b Im keen to try this too...anything...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506663&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506663 Author: mamazozo
Subject: 21329
Posted: 02 October 2008 at 11:54am

Mumof72b Im keen to try this too...anything to help i say lol.

Im also going to take 5W (Kriss you can get these from health food shops, and yes its just called 5W) and raspberry leaf capsules...im just going to do everything and anything...it cant hurt but it might just help ]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:54:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506663&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506663 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : FYI: semen does help ripen the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506481&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506481 Author: chonny
Subject: 21329
Posted: 02 October 2008 at 9:23am

FYI: semen does help ripen the cervix. due to the hormone. and yes it still does help if you haven't lost the plug. sometimes the plug won't come away until your waters break which isn't always at the start of your labour.]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:23:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506481&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506481 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : It would be interesting to find...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506208&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506208 Author: Danaj
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 9:28pm

It would be interesting to find out. I doubt sex is going to be at the fore front of my mind at that stage so i'm not going to do it unless it's going to help!! LOL

Anyway, that's what got me in this state to begin with!! ]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:28:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506208&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506208 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : From memory (don&#039;t quote...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506079&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506079 Author: kriss
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 8:25pm

From memory (don't quote me) there is a hormone, could be prostaglandin, that helps to "ripen" the fluid sac, and speeds up water breaking process.
I wonder though that it would only be effective if the show has been lost? Otherwise the semen would not be able to reach the sac?

*Rushes off to google*]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:25:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=506079&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#506079 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : Re: Semen, Apparently so. I think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505979&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505979 Author: xox6Girls1Boyxox
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 7:11pm

Re: Semen, Apparently so.  I think it would depend on how ready your body is but im not 100% sure how it works. I know it's got prostaglandins(sp) also.

 

o

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:11:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505979&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505979 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : Hi ladies, Where can I buy 5W...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505950&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505950 Author: kriss
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 6:43pm

Hi ladies,

Where can I buy 5W tabs?? And are they actually called that, or do they go by another name on the label?

TIA]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:43:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505950&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505950 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : Is it true that semen is effective?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505940&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505940 Author: Danaj
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 6:36pm

Is it true that semen is effective?]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:36:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505940&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505940 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : You don&#039;t need to push them...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505688&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505688 Author: caraMel
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 2:46pm

You don't need to push them right up, like you would with a tampon. I just put it as far up as I could reach around my giant bump, lol!]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:46:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505688&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505688 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : I pushed up as far as I could...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505683&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505683 Author: emz
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 2:40pm

I pushed up as far as I could lol they capsules do dissolve, they're liquid capsules. You get them from the supermarket in 500mg or 1000mg strength. I took the 1000mg as was due but maybe taking the 500mg would be better for earlier on? I know that you shouldn't take the 5W stuff etc until 35 weeks so this would probably be the same.]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:40:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505683&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505683 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : Ok cool. Do you have to push...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505379&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505379 Author: xox6Girls1Boyxox
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 10:40am

Ok cool.

 

Do you have to push them right up right next to the cervix? And do the capsules disolve also?

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:40:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505379&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505379 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : I used them for a couple of nights...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505377&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505377 Author: blondy
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 10:39am

I used them for a couple of nights after I was overdue, but still went to 9 days over..... it is quite messy (I pierced a hole in them). I don't know if they had an effect or not - I only used them for 2-3 nights, then gave up, and went another 5 or so days. I think the thing that brought labour on in the end was actually giving up hope it was ever going to happen! Lol And I also think the 5W capsules I was taking made for a good, speedy labour (once it was established) - but they obviously didn't start anything early! ]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:39:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505377&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505377 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : I want to prepare my cervix too....as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505370&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505370 Author: Roksana
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 10:33am

I want to prepare my cervix too....as I want a natural birth this time and will do what ever to have it.....

Fingers crossed that this little girl behaves.

I have a MW appt tomorrow Mumof72b, I will ask her how to get it, when to use etc and let you know what she said!]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:33:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505370&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505370 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : I did 3 up, 4 down (pierced the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505369&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505369 Author: emz
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 10:31am

I did 3 up, 4 down (pierced the ones that went up the fufu) at night for 4 nights from the day before my due date. Jack came at 40+3. Don't know if it worked, but I think it might have helped as he was ready to go but my cervix not being ready was the issue. I was checked at 39+6 and was nowhere near labour, m/w reckoned I'd go well over and would have to be induced so I tried it. Wouldn't hurt to try I guess, plus sex (in the missionary position to squash the baby out lol) helps too!]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:31:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505369&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505369 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : yeah definitly wear a pad or something,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505344&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505344 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 10:15am

yeah definitly wear a pad or something, cos like I said its messy as lol.
Who knows it might work for you! But Is till went 2 weeks over due ]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:15:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505344&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505344 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : I used them with my second baby. From...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505342&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505342 Author: caraMel
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 10:13am

I used them with my second baby.
From 37 weeks I took 2 orally and 2 up the fufu.
I didn't bother poking a hole in them or anything, they just dissolve on their own.
I put them in at night as I went to bed as that way the gel was up there longer to do it's job.
I think the EPO helped me, although there is no way of knowing for sure! I went a week early, had a lovely fast labour and no tears.
With my first (for comparison), I didn't know about EPO and had a 17 hour active labour, on my due date and a second degree tear.
It certainly won't hurt to try it, but if you do insert it vaginally, make sure you put a panty liner on as what goes up, must come down
Good luck!]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:13:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505342&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505342 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : Oh Im also a very chuncky chick...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505339&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505339 Author: xox6Girls1Boyxox
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 10:11am

Oh Im also a very chuncky chick with a very large tummy so it's a tad hard for me to bend and reach places (if you know what I mean) so also any tips on insertion would be good to....

 

I remember reading on another thread somewhere that you can soak a tampon with the oil and insert that but im not sure if thats correct info or not...

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:11:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505339&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505339 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : I tried this, and it didnt work...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505336&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505336 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 10:10am

I tried this, and it didnt work in my opinion, it was just messy and annoying.
I think, the cervix with becme ready when it ready ]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:10:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505336&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505336 <![CDATA[Evening Primrose oil capsules : Hi there, Has anyone used or know...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505326&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505326 Author: xox6Girls1Boyxox
Subject: 21329
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 10:04am

Hi there, Has anyone used or know of anyone thats used evening primrose oil capsules to prepare the cervix for labour?

 

If so do you think it's worth trying?

 

I always go overdue & I have tried other stuff to induce myself around my EDD but have not yet tried Evening Primrose oil...

 

Any stories good or bad would be much ap[preciated..

 

Thanks

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:04:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21329&PID=505326&title=evening-primrose-oil-capsules#505326