I started gentle birth formula at 36 weeks and was consistent in taking it as prescribed.The only thing I noticed that was different from my other pregnancies, was that during my 38th and 39th week, my braxton hicks contractions were more noticeable- think mild menstrual cramps. When I went into labor at 39 weeks and 2 days, I was questioning if this was really it. The contractions weren't incredibly intense like they were with my other babies. Sure I noticed them (and they were coming every 3 or 4 minutes) but I could walk and talk through them. After 3 hours, I walked into the hospital already 7 cm dilated. Wow. The remaining 3 cm were just about as easy. I labored in the tub, walked around the hospital, and had good conversations. When my water broke, things got a little intense. But, 13 minutes later, I had my beautiful baby boy. It was an amazing natural birth. Thank you! I'm still in awe over how much of a difference the gentle birth formula made to this delivery!
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Highly recommended for first time moms
April 4, 2013
Reviewer:
Anonymous Person
from ND
I used Gentle Birth Formula for my first pregnancy after I had a good friend recommend it to me. SO glad I did! I was able to have a 100% natural hospital labor and delivery beginning with my water breaking (at 38 weeks) on it's own and contractions following minutes after. I went from 5cm to fully dilated in 45min and 'pushed' for only 10 min. My labor start to finish, was just shy of 8 hrs total. Now i'm pregnant again and WILL be ordering Gentle Birth Formula again! Hope this helps those on the fence about this product!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Amazing!!!
January 9, 2013
Reviewer:
Stefanie
from Port Orchard, WA United States
I started this product at 35 weeks like suggested and added it to my juice because it tastes gross but truly works. Had an amazing natural hypnobirth at 37 weeks that was pain free and short. The FIRST time my midwife checked me, she had just told me she didn't believe I was in labor, only to realize I was fully dilated AND the head was already presenting. Barely had to work and only took 20 minutes to breathe out the baby. First time mom, too! This product is amazing. I will take it again and again for my next pregnancies as well as recommend it to everyone I know! Every midwife I have talked to suggested it to me and I am so glad they did.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent
August 8, 2012
Reviewer:
Anonymous Person
from PA United States
I've had 2 home births now. First one without GB formula. I went 10 days overdue then had a very long hard labor. I thought he would be my only child because I didn't want to go through all that again... Then we decided to have another baby. This time I took GB formula for the last 6 weeks. I still went over my due date, but only 3 days. The labor was SO much easier. When the midwife came I was 9cm and my little boy was born shortly after. It was an amazing birth. I definately would not have another child without Gentle Birth.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
AMAZING PRODUCT
August 7, 2012
Reviewer:
Anonymous Person
from SD
I had my 3rd baby a few months ago, which was also my first home birth. I started taking this product at 35 weeks as suggested and started feeling minor contractions for the next 5 weeks but didn't deliver til my due date. My midwife was so impressed by how well I was handling my contractions. I delivered a posterior 9.5lb baby without tearing. I give all the credit to this product. I have recommended it to all my pregnant friends and family.
Easier contractions - 4th baby 
