I as Mim says I've seen evening primrose oil used to ripen the cx of post date women in the Philippines 40+1-2 weeks. What we did was pierce a hole in the gel capsule (one) and squirt the contence around high in the vagina. Either these overdue women would have gone into labour anyway, it was placebic/psychological or just another excuse to stir things up a bit I cant be sure of unless someone does the research. Seemed to work, no side that I saw. Sorry I cant be more specific, I have been meaning to look this up but haven't had the reason or opportunity since I've been back. I read the list every day and have done for several years now, I find this midwifery collective consciousness invaluable:) Look forward to what you uncover.
Julie (3rd year BMid fusa)
----- Original Message ----- From: "Miriam Hannay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Evening primrose oil
--- Hi Joanne, I have no experience with this method but spoke some months ago to a fellow Bmid student who came across it while on a clinical placement at a free standing birth centre in the Phillipines.
Apparently the capsule is pierced then inserted into the vagina where the contents are squirted around the cervix, i'm not aure of dose etc but the student (Julie) is aporadically onlist I think so i'll text her and ask her to post more specific details.
hope you have good luck with it! regards, miriam (2nd yr bmid fusa).
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Hi all,
Has anyone used/advised evening primrose oil vaginally to ripen the cervix of overdue women? If so, what dose? Is the capsule of oil opened first or does it dissolve once inserted. Any studies done on this procedure at all? What are the possible side effects and hazards? How "overdue" do you recommend to use it? How often can it be inserted? What time of the day is best to insert it? I've heard that a tampon can be used to help keep it in place, is this so? Thanks heaps.
Cheers Joanne
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