Evening Primrose Oil is often used in pregnancy, prescribed by Midwives for mothers who have had "cervical dystocia" in previous pregnancies/labors. I personally used it after reading the recommendation in the Midwifery Today issue on VBACs (from several years ago). During the last 6 weeks of pregnancy, the EPO can be topically applied to the cervix during perineal massage and taken orally TID without apparent negative side effects. Chris *************************************************************** Chris Hafner-Eaton, PhD,MPH,CHES,IBCLC email: [log in to unmask] HSR & Educational Consultant fax: 541 753 7340 Health Improvement Research Services voice: 541 753-7340