Can black and blue cohosh be rubbed on the cervix? Is it effective for ripening and contractions this way?

I am over due and miserable. I have both of these in liquid form as well as evening primrose oil in liquid form and capsule form.

Can black and blue cohosh be rubbed on the cervix? Is it effective for ripening and contractions this way?
some midwives recomend it, however you shouldnt use ANYTHING without asking YOUR doctor so call them and ask. blessings
Reply:Do not use the cohosh, period. However you can take your Evening Primrose by mouth as directed AND use on as a suppository (poke a small hole in it) then lay down so it can do it's thing. It acts as a softener for the cervix.



My midwife had me do this when I went a week over, it seemed to work. However, you can't make that baby come if it's not ready.



Best wishes!
Reply:not sure about that, I would ask your doctor. However, having a good foot rub will sometimes help. There are nerves or something in your feet that will start contractions soon after the foot rub, plus.....its a foot rub!! Ahhhh :-) My sister had them done every couple days for a week or so before she was due and had the baby a day early.
Reply:I drank raspberry leaf tea (from a health food store) and after a few days I was in labor! You have to drink a lot though, like 1/2 pitcher a day. My doctor suggested this to me because it is the safest thing to try (from what she said)



it doesn't taste that great, but with enough sugar/splenda and lemon, it was do-able!
Reply:I don't know a lot about this but I was reading on it and read that it can cause you to bleed too much during delivery!

I wouldn't take the chance!

Call your dr if you are miserable!

They might be able to induce you if you are that miserable!
Reply:Black and Blue Cohosh should NEVER be used to self induce labor, it can cause MAJOR organ malfunction immediately after birth, it can also cause you hemorrhaging after delivery.
Reply:I have heard to stay away from that. The best thing that helped me was accupressure. You can find out alot on the internet for labor accupressure. Hope this helps.