How can i soften my cervix?
Semen contains prostagladins which will help to soften the cervix. Also, evening primrose oil contains a natural source of prostaglandins and can help when used both orally and as a pessary (but do this just before you go to bed, it’ll disolve before your first wee break!) That’s really the best you can do, other than waiting. I was induced with prostins (the synthetic version of prostaglandins) with both of my babies at 42 weeks and went into labour within hours. ADD – raspberry leaf tea or capsules will help to tone your uterus, but will not affect your cervix or induce labour. It could make your labour shorter though. I should note that I drank 2-3 cups a day in the last few weeks of my second pregnancy and had a 23 minute labour! Could be the tea, but I wouldn’t be taking the chance – if I ever have another, I’ll be gulping the stuff down!
