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Epo & rrl...

post #1 of 14
2/19/09 at 7:42pm
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where did you purchase yours? I've tried walmart, cvs and walgreens with no luck. I found the EPO pills at walmart but they were 1000mg and I read to take only 500mg daily at 34 weeks and then up it to 1000 after 36 weeks.

can I get them online?

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post #2 of 14
2/19/09 at 9:30pm
ok, im a dork. what are these for? getting things ready for labor im guessing?
post #3 of 14
2/19/09 at 9:33pm
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The EPO (Evening Primrose oil) pills are to help ripen the cervix and the RRL (Red Raspberry Leaf) Tea is to help tone the uterus
post #4 of 14
2/19/09 at 9:55pm
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Originally Posted by Faithful Mommy View Post
The EPO (Evening Primrose oil) pills are to help ripen the cervix and the RRL (Red Raspberry Leaf) Tea is to help tone the uterus
aha! thank you! lol.
post #5 of 14
2/19/09 at 11:31pm
You should be able to find the tea at your local grocery store, especially if they have a natural food section. The national tea brand Traditional Medicinals has organic red raspberry leaf tea. The natural food section may also sell epo.

Otherwise, do you have a natural food store or coop nearby? You're sure to find them there.
post #6 of 14
2/19/09 at 11:33pm
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Originally Posted by inky leeuhhh View Post
ok, im a dork. what are these for? getting things ready for labor im guessing?
Me too- good to know though- glad you asked dork- lol.
post #7 of 14
2/20/09 at 12:29am
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Originally Posted by Faithful Mommy View Post
I found the EPO pills at walmart but they were 1000mg and I read to take only 500mg daily at 34 weeks and then up it to 1000 after 36 weeks.
are you going to take it orally or vaginally?
post #8 of 14
2/20/09 at 1:23am
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are you going to take it orally or vaginally?

Well from the research I've done i was planning on orally for now and then maybe switching it up after 36 weeks.
post #9 of 14
2/20/09 at 2:17pm
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Well from the research I've done i was planning on orally for now and then maybe switching it up after 36 weeks.
yeah, that's what I was thinking... I wonder if 1000mg orally would be okay now, esp since it's not actually a uterine tocolytic/stimulant
post #10 of 14
2/20/09 at 2:26pm
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hmmm?? IDK??? Have you taken them before? I guess on Monday I'll ask the dr what I can/can't take. With the pressure I've been feeling I'm afraid this baby my come a bit early....don't get me wrong, early is good but I wan tto atleast make it to April. I'm due on the 14th....so anything before that and after April 1rst is good for me! I don't want an April Fools Baby!! but watch her decide to come on that EXACT day!! lol
post #11 of 14
2/20/09 at 3:16pm
If you take it orally, I believe you are supposed to take a higher dose. But, it's been nearly 3yrs since I've researched that, so double-check for sure.

I agree with looking at your local grocery store. The RRL tea mixed with nettle is good. Nettle is a diuretic, so if you are having any swelling issues it helps immensely.
post #12 of 14
2/20/09 at 3:30pm
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oh! Thanks Steph...I'll look into that

Thanks for all your help so far guys! Your great!! :
post #13 of 14
2/20/09 at 7:33pm
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Originally Posted by Faithful Mommy View Post
hmmm?? IDK??? Have you taken them before? I guess on Monday I'll ask the dr what I can/can't take. With the pressure I've been feeling I'm afraid this baby my come a bit early....don't get me wrong, early is good but I wan tto atleast make it to April. I'm due on the 14th....so anything before that and after April 1rst is good for me! I don't want an April Fools Baby!! but watch her decide to come on that EXACT day!! lol
we are due on the same day! dd came two weeks early, so im hoping for this one to come a tad early too.
post #14 of 14
2/20/09 at 8:14pm
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Originally Posted by inky leeuhhh View Post
we are due on the same day! dd came two weeks early, so im hoping for this one to come a tad early too.
How cool! My first guy was 3 weeks over due, my second guy was 6 days before duedate with pitocin, and 10 years later...for my third, my goal was to go drug free so I didn't want pitocin but I asked my dr to strip my membranes 3 days before my due date. This time around I feel EVERYTHING, not sure if it's just because it's my 4th but geez!! I feel like she's ready to fall out any second. So, early is good but I would like to make it to April

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