Clary sage oil to induce labour

[Ladybug2009]

Girls cud i just ask sum of ur advise. Im 33 weeks 2moz but when i attended my MW apt 2weeks ago i was measuring at 37weeks so MW said i cud be ready to go any time now. Would uses advise me to uses this now (as MW thinks my dates are wrong) or wait until i am 40weeks off scan (if i get there). x

I wouldn't if I were you, if mw is going off fundal height measurement, then there's quite a margin for error, or you could have a lot of fluid etc, scan dates much more accurate. you don't to be inviting a premmie in to the world early really

Awww thanks very much for ur post i guess ur right. Think i will hold on unil 39weeks if i get there. x

 

[kelley32]

Ive just started to take the raspberry leaf capsules yesterday and iv got some clary sage oil and a wheatgerm carrier oil, which i havent used yet as im not too sure on how to do it. Not sure how much clary sage to use with the carrier. Im only 34+5 but baby is measuring at 37wks and the scans have confirmed it, not sure whether i should use the oils or not yet xx

 

[Pikefoldpixel]

I use 10ml (approx 2 teaspoons) of carrier too 4-6 drops of clary sage xx

 

[kelley32]

ok thanks hun, il give that a try, x

 

[lewiepud08]

i used it at 39+3 with Lewis and it knocked me out i slept for ages but the day after i started with niggles and then he was born 2 days later. I had put 5 or 6 undiluted drops in the bath

this time round im debating trying it from 37 weeks (thurs!!)

it really does stink and very strong though you either love it or hate it lol

 

[Pikefoldpixel]

I dont really mind the smell TBH I dont think its bad xx

 

[kelley32]

I used it last nite and the smell isnt really that bad, i did sleep pretty well tho lol.
Didnt feel anything after i massaged it in apart from the baby moving but i was relaxed and that was nice

 

[bunnyhop]

Ive just started to take the raspberry leaf capsules yesterday and iv got some clary sage oil and a wheatgerm carrier oil, which i havent used yet as im not too sure on how to do it. Not sure how much clary sage to use with the carrier. Im only 34+5 but baby is measuring at 37wks and the scans have confirmed it, not sure whether i should use the oils or not yet xx

I would wait till your term the scans are not accurate they can be out 25% my friend delivered on Monday what was scanned at 7'6 pound baby who was 5'13

 

[kelley32]

i am being induced at 40wks anyway huni, having appointments every week and scans every 2-3wks. They are expecting 9pounder and due to my size (im only very petite) they dont want me to go over or anything.
Im not expecting to bring on my labour i just want to relax a little bit more and get my body ready, I believe that baby will only come when he is ready to meet everyone.
Iv had 2 other children aswell 1 @ 5lb 11oz and 1 @ 7lb 3oz ) xx

 

[holywoodmum]

Girls cud i just ask sum of ur advise. Im 33 weeks 2moz but when i attended my MW apt 2weeks ago i was measuring at 37weeks so MW said i cud be ready to go any time now. Would uses advise me to uses this now (as MW thinks my dates are wrong) or wait until i am 40weeks off scan (if i get there). x

I wouldn't if I were you, if mw is going off fundal height measurement, then there's quite a margin for error, or you could have a lot of fluid etc, scan dates much more accurate. you don't to be inviting a premmie in to the world early really

Awww thanks very much for ur post i guess ur right. Think i will hold on unil 39weeks if i get there. x

 

[Pikefoldpixel]

Day 3 of using it...Bathing and massaging 3 times a day and nothing xx

 

[BethK]

Day 3 of using it...Bathing and massaging 3 times a day and nothing xx

How many drops are you using to massage with? It has to be very strong aparently, like 3 times as strong as you would normally use it.

 

[Pikefoldpixel]

I put about 20 drops in the bath and about 10 in the almond oil haha my OH keeps telling me off xx

 

[kelley32]

do u use it neat in the bath???

 

[~x~Insonst~x~]

well i dunno about if it works, Im almost 36 weeks and in slow labour been told basicly i have to put up with the contractions till it progresses now

so i gave it a try and i dunno about anything progressing but omg i have never been so relaxed as i was getting out the bath!!

 

[MrsQ]

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[mumsince2010]

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