I've just inserted 2 capsules into my vagina...

[luckiestgirlintheworld]

Trying the evening primrose oil against the cervix option. I'm 40+4 and have heard it helps soften the cervix.

And I say "I've"... I couldn't actually reach so my DH kindly volunteered.

I'm hoping it won't end up too messy. Anyone had any experience with this?

No, but likely to head down that route next week, so paying attention. Also, anything definitive on how many mg per day, orally or vaginally?

Well I accidentally bought 300mg capsules which I think is very low, because most sites seem to say you can take a couple of 1000mg capsules a day.
So I'm just going to take 3 x 300mg orally and 2 vaginally a day I reckon. We'll see!

I did this, yes its messy, put a pad on before you got to bed!

And lie with a pillow umder your bum so it stays in place.

So does the casing dissolve completely? Or will this come out onto the pad? Not really sure what to expect!

Haha lucky DH!
I'm seconding a pad - don't be surprised if you think your waters have gone during the night, there's a lot of "residue"...
Didn't work for me, just gave me thrush (soz) but have mates who've sworn by it. Good luck!

And yes casing dissolves

Yeah I'm risking the thrush- I had heard that could happen, I'm just hoping it won't!

And DH is feeling very lucky today- I used him for his sperm twice this morning, and now this! (I read about prostoglandins and thought I'd give it all a try)

Hahaha I did the same - DH couldn't believe his luck

I didnt get thrush, yes the casing dissolves. Its just umm leaky...

Does it really help? I asked a midwife about it and she said don't do it, but didn't specify why. From the research I've done (ie Google!) it seems that some say to insert it and others say to take it orally.

I tried it. Agree with all other posters abut the pad.
Didn't work for me and left me with trust.

Good luck though, I hope it works for you x

Trust?! *thrush

Well Iv woken up with very minimal leaking- I hope they have actually dissolved?! I did go for a wee about five times in the night though so it may have come out then. Hmmm.

I did this last time and it seemed to work for me, am 37 weeks and have started now with 1 low strength one each night and will increase at 39 weeks.

For everyone who's tried it, did you all get a lot of leakage the next day? Iv had nothing and am slightly worried they're still in there undissolved. Or is that just real paranoia?

I did not get lots of leakage afterwards, I did not notice anything much but a large bloodied show that following morning! Did another the following night and baby was born 7.30am that morning, so can't really comment regarding amount of leakage for that second night!!!!!

For my first two I tore when giving birth, with this one I did not, even though nearly 2lbs heavier, I attribute this to the softening done by the EPO capsules internally.

I wouldn't say a LOT of leakage - think about the size of the capsules, and allow for a bit to absorb, there's not a huge amount there really.