Primrose oil

valentinasmommy

Does it have any side affects? I want to take it but was wondering.

valentinasmommy

Bump

valentinasmommy

Someone please tell me. I want to go get it now. I'm anxious!lol

Mrs4c

Not sure let me google it for you!

Mrs4c

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1006-evening primrose oil.aspx?activeIngredientId=1006&activeIngredientName=evening primrose oil

From web MD

valentinasmommy

Thanks @Mrs4c its weird that it says it can be unsafe because a lot of the women on here says it works really well.

Mrs4c

I know. it's probably just as a precaution. I know some drs will recommended it too.

misspregger6989

When I read "May cause complications" I'm too scared to even try.

valentinasmommy

Oh ok. Maybe ill still get it. Thanks again @Mrs4c

valentinasmommy

Ik that got me too but that's the first time I've see or even heard about any complications with it @misspregger6989

misspregger6989

@mrs4c But don't forget, only 40 years ago doctors used to recommend x raying pregnant women to measure their babies so some things are just not known right now.

misspregger6989

It's true, they say may be unsafe because they don't test pregnant women for medications and stuff like that. So they say to weigh out the pros and cons.

Mrs4c

@misspregger6989 that's true! Also the used to basically hand cuff you to your bed when delivering!

valentinasmommy

Hmm....

misspregger6989

@valentinasmommy are you hoping the epo will induce? or what were you gonna take it for?

valentinasmommy

To help me start labor @misspregger6989 ....I hate Google.lol

survivormommie3

i think im going to stalk this post. i was thinking about it too

laura536

I know a lot of women have taken it on here with no issues. I'm assuming they say it may be unsafe because it's not regulated by the FDA, so there's no research on whether it does what it says or does something else, and they can't guarantee that you're buying what the bottle says is in it. It's a warning you'll see on all those vitamin supplements and things.

valentinasmommy

I really wanna get it, but that scared me. But yea, I've seen all those labels on vitamins and stuff and haven't had any problems with myself @laura536

misspregger6989

Yeah that's tough. But why try an take things when nothing is wrong, u know what I mean? I'm not trying to sway you or anything. Just a thought

valentinasmommy

I just don't want to go over my due date @misspregger6989

laura536

Yeah, I don't take any supplements or weight loss meds, nothing that isn't regulated by the FDA. Mostly because there's no guarantee that you're taking what you think you are or that the dosage is correct.

valentinasmommy

Oh ok. I've taken it all. I was prescribe something that had one of those labels on it awhile ago( I wasn't pregnant at the time) @laura536

lilpeapod913

My ob approved it. I started it at 36 weeks and went into labor at 37.5 weeks. I was dilated to 9cm and effaced 90% by the time I made it to the hospital.. not sure if that was the reason, but my son is here!

valentinasmommy

Omg. Thanks. So it can take up to a week. I'm like 0.5 now @lilpeapod913

momof22be

My doc said it was fine and I have been using it for about 2 weeks and I went from being high and closed to 70% effaced and a fingertip dialated and very soft oh and I was 50% effaced monday

momof22be

U can start to use it at 35 weeks and use it till your water breaks

momof22be

I take 1000mg caps I took 3 vaginally and 1 orally every other night and then once I hit 37 weeks I started takind 4 vaginally and 2 orally every night good luck mama!

jay_brad

Just so you know I don't think it works.... I was taking it regularly from 34w till my 38w appointment today.. well some weeks I had progress some weeks I didn't... but good luck.. maybe it did help a little who knows?

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valentinasmommy

So those big ass capsules, you can also insert vaginally?lol Idk the directions says take 3 a day with a meal. Didn't give you cramps/contractions or it just this you out without feeling anything. @momof22be and @SaylorsMommy