Due April/May 2016

@licious, I totally agree, I would definitely only take them orally as well, anything else is just weird

@ Blou I just read a little now on Dr Google and they recommend that you start taking Evening Primrose Oil(EPO) tabs at week 34. I don't have a problem on taking tabs orally but inserting them in my virgina its a total no no!!!! from what I read it can be helpful to ripen your cervix. I am still gonna read more about it. anything safe to shorten labour will be awesome.

@Sonsbaby please ask your SIL, the more info we have the better

@Sonsbaby, please let me know what she says as well. You can buy the Raspberry Leaf tea at Dischem. It is tea leaves so you have to use an infuser

You never know with all the things you read on the internet, it can be very confusing and misleading.

@Blou - thanks for the info...think I will ask my SIL for some advice on those two products as she is a midwife and does prenatal classes and a breastfeeding consultant in Pretoria. She should maybe know if its safe or not to use Evening primrose oil. Will definitely look out for the tea!

I have done some research, and apparently these can help strengthen uterine muscles, and soften the cervix which helps get your body ready for labor and could help to give you a shorter labor as well. But there are also websites that suggest that the evening primrose oil may not be that safe, so it depends on what you read, but all has to be taken late in pregnancy. Let me know what you ladies think.

When taken during pregnancy, red raspberry leaf is said to aid the mother’s immune system, ease morning sickness and promote better circulation. Taking raspberry leaf is believed to help strengthen uterine muscles and tone the pelvic floor in preparation for childbirth, as well as assist with breastmilk supply.

Using evening primrose oil for cervical dilation is one commonly used herbal method for preparing the body for labor. While evening primrose oil doesn't induce labor per se, when it is taken orally, it is believed to act as a prostaglandin that softens and ripens the cervix. As the cervix ripens, contractions are triggered which may lead to labor, or may simply be Braxton-Hicks contractions. Additionally, the softening of the cervix may help make labor and delivery quicker and easier.

Please do your own research as I do not want to give anybody any bad advice

Hi Ladies

@Maj I will leave to take until end of April, my EDD its on the 06/05/2016. I don't want to take it too early because I am afraid I will get bored.

@Ninies I have not packed my bag yet, when is the correct time to pack your bags. please advise ladies

@Sonsbay I am glad everything its fine with the baby, it can be scary. Talk about sleeping at night its a mission. I turn n toss a lot and it gets uncomfortable. I also have the bladder irritation, I drink lots of water and Cranberry juice.

@Blou men are terrible in keeping secrets. I know that from my man. My babyshower is on the 2 April no secret here thanks to my friends who fought over a venue what does Raspberry leaf tea helps do?

@Blou - glad you could arrange something with your work that is one less thing to worry about! I have a meeting now on Thursday with my manager and the people that is suppose to take over my work and is reluctant to do so now. This is after they were asked in the beginning if they would be able to cope with the extra load or should they get a temp in. Frustrating!!

I kinda figured out my baby shower as well lollll....12 March! My mom is just to mysterious about that weekend hahahaha!!

What is the Rasberry leaf tea for? And the Evening primrose oil? I use a Omega 3 every day to date but sure that is not the same.

I wish I could do the midwife option but here there is no facilities that has midwifes sigh...and JHB is just to far a ride to do natural at a birthing centre there.