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tffnyplus1
May 14, 2012, 11:40 AM
I want to try either the oil or ficsh oil which is best and accurate

DoulaLC
May 14, 2012, 03:47 PM
Could you be thinking of evening primrose oil to ripen the cervix? How far along are you? Are you set for an induction?

Fr_Chuck
May 14, 2012, 03:57 PM
There is a old "wifes" tale about fish oil and/or castor oil helping to start a women to go into pregnancy.

tffnyplus1
May 14, 2012, 04:23 PM
How many fish oil pills should I take to induce labor and yes I am set up for an induction but I want to do it naturally if possible and I heard that vitamin e oil is the same as primerose oil but I'm not sure

DoulaLC
May 14, 2012, 04:29 PM
Primrose oil is not for labor induction but to help ripen the cervix in anticipation of an induction. If your cervix is not ready, nothing will get labor going, or at least not smoothly.

Many women feel castor oil worked for them to induce labor; it has been used for generations, however, some people (some midwives included), feel the potential benefits do not outweigh the potential risks.

There are less invasive means of trying to get things started. How far along are you and why is your care provider talking about inducing?