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Re: is there any truth to this or not----just curious

From: Carli (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 22 Jan 2001 20:48:11 -0600 (CST)


I've heard of midwives using Evening Primrose oil quite a bit to "ripen the cervix". I've never used it though (I have early babies) so can't be of any help. I'm sure you can do a search for it though.

-Carli

At Mon, 22 Jan 2001, j wang, M.D. wrote: >
>I haven't heard this, but wouldn't try it.
>
>t Mon, 22 Jan 2001, Tara Page wrote:
>>
>>It seems that when you are pregnant everyone wants to give you some home
>>remedy of some sort. While I was at the grocery store today a lady told
>>me that evening primrose oil will soften your cervix and help it to get
>>ready for labor. Is there any truth to this and if so IS IT SAFE? When
>>would you need to use something like this?
>>
>>Thanks
>
>--
>James Wang, M.D
>Assitant Clinical Prof.
>Tufts University School of Medicine
>
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.
>




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