How to use black and blue cohosh pills for inducing labor?

I want to help start my labor using the herbal pills forms of black and blue cohosh. I have been one cm for about a month and it doesn't look like I'm going anywhere. I am already taking one evening primrose oil pill twice a day. Anyone know how I should take the Cohosh?

How to use black and blue cohosh pills for inducing labor?
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Blue %26amp; Black Cohosh-These are very powerful herbs to help induce labor when your cervix is ripe. They come in a tincture form. You can get them water-based or alcohol-based. The later is stronger. The blue cohosh is suppose to make stronger more effective contractions. The black cohosh is suppose to regulate the contractions and make them more effective.



To use: Take 10-15 tinctures of the blue every hour. Then take 5-10 of the black cohosh every half and hour. Do this until labor starts, or for one full day. Take a rest the next day and try again on the third day.





Price- You can usually find these for about $10 each at an herbal store.





Notes on Cohosh



I got very tired using these. I asked all those who used them to induce labor and they agreed. It's important to give your body a rest- and the baby's body.

I would NOT recommend using the capsules- ONLY the tinctures. If you cannot find them at your Herbal Store, you can either special order them or order them online.



"I am a labor and delivery nurse and teach nursing at a local university. I was concerned with the recommended use of Black Cohosh for inducing labor "naturally". Beware the use of Black Cohosh. We have seen several women try to bleed to death after a delivery induced with this herb. Also, if a C-section is required, the need for blood transfusion from excessive blood loss becomes more likely.

If you need confirmation of this read Dr. White's article on what herbs can and cannot be taken during pregnancy. Black Cohosh is listed as an herb that promotes bleeding.

Some people think nothing of taking herbs and plants thinking they are natural and won't hurt you. But think about where many of our medicines first came from, plants. Many are now made synthetically (man made) but the chemical formulas they use as building blocks came from plants.



Another herb to be aware of is Saint Johns Wort. It tends to make your blood pressure unstable, being high on one reading and very low on the next reading. This may compromise blood flow to and through the placenta and adversely affect the unborn fetus.



Not all herbs are bad, not all are good, and some may be harmful in high doses but okay in lower doses. And herein lies the problem. The FDA does not regulate the herbal industry, so the same herb from two different companies may contain greatly differing amounts of the herb. Also, there may be other chemicals and/or preservatives present depending upon each manufacturers process.



I guess the bottom line is that if you are going to use herbs, use them cautiously. And remember, If your cervix is not ready these herbs will not help you go into labor. And if it is ripe, the best thing to do is be patient and give it a tincture of time. And always consult your OB doctor before using any herb. "



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Reply:Have you told your ob you are taking these? My ob told me Castor oil. It is an oil used for constipation and my second time taking it, I went in to labor that night. It causes really bad diarreah, but it works. But talk to your doctor first.
Reply:i wouldn't. honestly, i think sex is the best to induce labor. if it is too uncomfortable, try using a toy together to bring on orgasm. and make sure you are walking a lot, too. you can also get accupressure or massage to help induce labor.
Reply:Try Raspberry leaf tea. It is supposed to be a good uterine tonic.



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