Clary sage essential oil - can it really help to stimulate labour?

[spalex]

Hi everyone, I'm 39+4 wks pg and have just been reading today that using clary sage essential oil at this stage could help to stimulate labour. Does anyone have any knowledge of how or why this is? And has it worked for anyone else? I was thinking about using a few drops in the bath tonight, but if anyone has any better suggestions I'd be glad to hear them. I know sex is meant to be the best thing to bring it on if you're ready anyway, but dp finds the idea of this hilarious at the moment !
I've also got some advice on acupressure points to try - worth a shot I thought. My 1st pg ended in a forceps delivery after being induced by the drip at 42 weeks, after 3 failed attempts with prostin gel and a failed sweep - does this mean I'm mure likely to have to face that prospect again? Aaargh! All comments welcome - espcially reminders that it's not going to go on forever - I feel desparately in need of some renewed motivation here!!

Going back to the clary sage.I wouldn't practice it with clients personally,but if someone asked me whether it has been known to stimulate labour I would tell them what I know and yes also the cons for using oils.I am not an aromatherapist and certainly don't claim to be.
I will say when i completed my doula course the course trainer said she has used it with some of her clients and it has been successful at times.It was also suggested as something a doula can carry in their bags??
This like many of the old fashioned remedies don't always work for everyone.Sometimes no matter what you do,be it sex or a curry,baby will come when he/she is ready.

For those who plan on using Clary Sage, beaware of the side effects during birth. There are a few, including drowsiness, euphoriac, andcan make things a little to spaced out! This with Gas and Air or where a General Anasthetic is needed can cause problems.
If you want to know what oils are suitable, just email or CAT me.

Also forgot to say:
USing any oil in a birthing pool could touch the newborns skin (or worse, his eyes), as oil does not easily mix with water.