[Emma's_Mommy]

so i went and bought it.....now can someone tell me how often to use it??

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i wont be starting it for a few more weeks.....i just like to be as prepaired as possible!

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[AuntG]

Just bumping this up.

I'd like to know also.

 

[Emma's_Mommy]

wow i bet you're ready!!!

i just want to be prepaired!

 

[MandyB]

My midwives told me to start taking it at 36 weeks orally. 1600mg a day. The EPO I purchased comes in 1000mg capsules, so I've just been taking two a day. Probably around 39 weeks or so if I feel like something is happening down there, I'll start inserting one capsule a night when I go to bed. I have never tried them vaginally before though and my midwives didn't seem to reccomend it, so I'm not sure yet that I will.

 

[Emma's_Mommy]

thanks mandy!

 

[AuntG]

Do you poke holes in the capsules before inserting? And, does one capsule do the trick?

I'm worried they wouldn't stay in me long enough -- I have to get up so many times to pee at night!

 

[AuntG]

Ok, nevermind. I just found this:

"The entire capsule can be inserted vaginally (inserted just before bed, it will dissolve before the first time you wake to use the bathroom), or you can use the oil on your fingers for your perineal massage, then also rub on your cervix (assuming you can reach it). Applying directly to the cervix is optimal, but the beneficial ingredients are absorbed through the external skin or the stomach also. "

 

[supermuma]

I plan to start taking it orally at 36 weeks as well. I can't remember how much off the top of my head..but the amout a pp said sounds right.

I am also going to be applying it directly to the cervix starting about then too...I have never done the internal applications before, but I have had cryotherapy procedures on my cervix since i had my first two..so I am hoping to break up any scar tissue there with the epo before labor starts.

I have already told dp that he may have to help me reach it!