Evening primrose oil is claimed to help speed up the first stage of labor and induce labor when applied vaginally. This supplement hasn’t been widely studied yet. If you want to use it, you should consult with your doctor first.
What is evening primrose oil?
Evening primrose oil is a dietary supplement from the seeds of the evening primrose plant native to North America.💐 Research shows that it may stimulate the production of prostaglandins hormones that help ripen the cervix and induce contractions.🤰🏵️
There is a lack of evidence to support evening primrose oil’s effect on labor. More research is needed to figure out whether it actually works and is safe for pregnant moms.🥽🥼👨🔬
Pros and cons of evening primrose oil
💐Pros
Since it hasn’t been widely studied👨🔬, it’s hard to assuredly claim the pros of the product. It may help speed up the first stage of labor when applied vaginally, get the cervix ready for labor and ease discomfort in some issues such as eczema.🤔
💐Cons
It may cause an upset stomach or headache.🤕 Because the effect of evening primrose oil on labor hasn’t been confirmed, it may increase risk for complications. If you want to use it, you have to consult with your doctor first to make sure it's safe for you.👩⚕️
💐Warnings
Don’t use evening primrose oil if you’re taking anticoagulants because it may worsen bleeding. If you have seizure order, it may diminish the potency of anti-seizure medications.🙅♀️