Cervix - So what Works

[Loveleen]

Hi All,

I know we have been having some discussions on trying different stuff for softening the cervix so that we don't go over due.. I just wanted to capture it in this thread and have your feed back on what actually worked.. Please advice from your experience..Thanks

- Walking How much is enough for cervix

- Evening Primrose Oil Since which week and how much

- Raspberry Leaf Tea Since which week and how much

- Pineapples Do they really work. Read u need to have 7 of them for having an effect

- Sex Just wondering if it works as with pains in whole body it does feel challenging

- Hot curries Does it really work as I am having curries even now

Anything I have missed...

Thanks All..and good luck..

 

[wirenth]

Not got a clue hun, was thinking about starting a thread like this one in a few weeks myself....didn't want to read and run tho xxx

 

[Momma`Kat]

Bump! I wanna know too Also heard nipple stimulation can release oxytocin, anyone know anything about that?

 

[Lacey's Mummy]

Nipple stimulation causes contractions but as soon as you stop the contractions will too so it's not advised to do that! I think RLT and EPO is good for toning uterus but doesn't bring on labour! I think the only good thing is sex and walking!

 

[MrsR]

Ok, epo I've heard 1-2 500mg capsule from 36 weeks either inserted or swallowed then 3-4 500mg capsules from 38 weeks.

Walking-as much as you want/can do it'll keep you fit as well as help baby get into position.

RLT-not for cervix it tones the uterus to help contractions

Sex-sperm contains the same thing as epo (prostaglandins (sp)) that helps ripen, soften and efface cervix.

Nipple stimulation-does release oxytocin (the labour hormone) but you have to stimulate one for 15 minutes, the other for 15 minutes for an hour 3-4 times a day!

 

[MrsR]

Pineapples-yes you have to eat around 7 fresh pineapples a day in order to get a reaction and the most likely reaction will be the runs!

The curry thing is thought to give you the runs which stimulates the uterus into real contractions.

 

[Momma`Kat]

Nipple stimulation-does release oxytocin (the labour hormone) but you have to stimulate one for 15 minutes, the other for 15 minutes for an hour 3-4 times a day!

Oh my god imagine the leaking after that!! Even putting a bra on gets a drop or two lol

 

[MrsR]

Nothing will cause you to go into labour unless the baby is sending your body signals that it's ready to be born.

 

[kay126]

Glad for this thread! was researching EPO and RLT online today, anythings worth a try if it can ease labour in any way !xx

 

[evie_smith]

The epo is ment to be good but I think an allergic to it lol had a huge rash and burnt so I stopped taking it a but back good luck tho ladies xx


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[flexilexi394]

Nothing will cause you to go into labour unless the baby is sending your body signals that it's ready to be born.

I am kind of agreeing with you-not sure how much any of the gimmicky stuff works, worth a try I guess x

 

[K&A]

i honestly don't think any work.. I think its coincidence if any starts labour.. Im pretty sure baby will come when ready.. I think doing all those things just get ur hopes up and make you think about it more so baby gets stubborn hehe x