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Kizmet
30-10-2007, 11:20
Following on from the castor oil thread, just wondering if inserting or taking orally EPO capsules worked for anyone?

just after your experiences!
Rainbowbrite
30-10-2007, 11:41
BUMP :)

I've been told to pierce & insert 2, twice a day.........
Bron
30-10-2007, 11:47
I took them orally, inserting them just seemed too odd for me.

I was told on the Thursday (when one day overdue) that I was not at all dilated. I took EPO on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. On Tuesday, I was 3cm dilated and I went into labour on Wednesday.

So, did EPO work? No idea. It could have just happened that way naturally, and the fact that I took the EPO made me THINK it worked, but it would have happened nonetheless.

My ob said that if anything actually worked, no one would ever have an overdue baby.
StarMumma
30-10-2007, 11:47
BUMP :)

I've been told to pierce & insert 2, twice a day.........

I did the same..no luck for me - still had an induction. But i have heard of it working for others.
Rainbowbrite
30-10-2007, 15:53
Well yeah, we all know that nothings going to work unless bub is well & truely ready.....doesn't hurt to try though :laughing:
luckymama
30-10-2007, 16:01
Nope same as castor oil, it did nothing. I took EPO and RLT from 28 weeks, and i still needed to be induced :rolleyes:
Orally i mean for the EPO from 28 weeks, then i was inserting them from 36 weeks i think.
Rainbowbrite
31-10-2007, 09:07
Wanted to bump this, save starting a new thread......

What is the function of inserting EPO? Will they cause BH or just soften the cervix?
StarMumma
31-10-2007, 09:09
Wanted to bump this, save starting a new thread......

What is the function of inserting EPO? Will they cause BH or just soften the cervix?

I was told similar effect as semen...softening the cervix??
reAllytee
31-10-2007, 09:12
They are meant to soften the cervix.

Now while i used them for a few weeks before i had G & wasnt dialated etc i still think they helped move things along quickly when the time came if that makes sense.
Lozie
06-11-2007, 10:11
I was just going to start a thread like this:cool:

Where do u get them and which one is better?
reAllytee
06-11-2007, 12:59
Lozie you may find them in the supermarket or chemist. I got mine at Big W in a huge bottle lol.

It doesnt matter what brand you use !
Lozie
06-11-2007, 13:04
Thanks allyoo I'll have to have a look this afternoon cant wait to get this baby outta me!!
Kiz hope every things moving along for ya:babydust2:
kadownie
10-11-2007, 22:06
EPO has the building blocks for protaglandins -which are needed to soften your cervix.

I think, like everyone has said, that it's not going to instantly put you into labour- however, in saying that- I took them orally from about 35 weeks- and inserted some on the night I went into labour- though I was 41 weeks (by my scan- I think I was closer to 42 weeks), had had a s&s in the morning and had been taking lots of homeopathic remedies to get labour going... so I guess it helped, but I was ready to go anyway..

I think you should exercise caution though- don't use too much of the stuff. I have discovered since that some people are extra sensitive to EPO and it can cause some major problems-