Evening Primrose Oil

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Evening Primrose Oil

16 November 2008 by sarahvine

From 38 weeks, take orally up to 3 capsules a day for up to a week before birth in order to systemically soften tissues (including the cervix and perineum.) Also, direct application of the oil on the cervix is beneficial for encouraging the cervix to soften. Insert 1 or 2 gel capsules as far up as you can before bedtime, and they will melt with your body heat. Try to do this at a time when you will be lying down for a few hours, and wear a panty liner. (Note: Always wash your hands before inserting, and don’t insert anything if your membranes have already ruptured.)

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on 12 March 2012 at 10:41 am Raquel

Hi! I love this blog. I’m interested in trying Evening Primrose Oil but don’t know where to find it in Tel Aviv. any ideas? thanks
on 12 March 2012 at 12:09 pm sarahvine

Hi Raquel, evening primrose oil is called “shemen ner halila” (night candle) in Hebrew, and is available in the vitamin section of all pharmacies such as Superpharm etc. B’hatslecha!x
on 28 August 2012 at 3:07 am Sarah

hey dear sarah, what do you mean by “for up to a week before birth”? should one stop using primrose oil at some point or after so many days of use?
on 29 August 2012 at 9:36 am sarahvine

No, there is no reason to stop until you give birth. I’ll have to have a look and adjust the wording there! Thanks for the highlight!