GentleBirth Pregnancy App 12+

I used the app during my second pregnancy throughout and for labour. I found it a wonderful way to relax my mind and body and connect with my baby when pregnant particularly coming closer to birth date it helped keep me grounded. The contraction timer and hypnobirthing guidance kept me focused through labour and allowed me birth my baby myself without drugs as I was so focused and lucky that the birth allowed that. Circumstances were different to my first labour and I was more relaxed this time. I would recommend it as a birthing tool but would always say to keep an open mind as things don’t always go to what you might plan in your head. Gentle birth has also been good post partum when I’ve had time to use it particularly for breastfeeding. I feel the program is worth it for each stage of birth and a lovely way to stay grounded when overwhelmed and therefore empowering during pregnancy.

We so appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences before and after your baby's birth. Having a flexible birth 'plan' is a big part of our approach. We encourage parents to keep all tools on the table as birth can be unpredictable - there are times when medication can be a solution rather than an intervention. Wishing you a very gentle postpartum with your new addition. Tracy

I started the Gentlebirth app at 3months on my 1st pregnancy as my anxiety was super high dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. These tracks helped me get in a much calmer more optimistic headspace resulting in an amazing positive birth! I feel so blessed to have had that experience on my first and I credit a lot of that to the nightly practice we had with the app. We continued to use postnatally and between pregnancies as we almost became reliant on Tracy’s voice to send us off into a calm sleep. Was delighted to be pregnant again and using the pregnancy and birth tracks again. I found the postnatal tracks even more beneficial after my second as I found it overwhelming having a newborn and toddler as partner had to return to work soon after, so the app was my mental sanity during that challenging time. Highly highly recommend!!!!

Thank you so much for your review! I'm so glad the app was so helpful to you for both of your pregnancies - especially after your babies arrived. It sounds like you put a lot of work into the taking care of your emotional health. Even a few moments a day really does make such a difference - and even more so during these challenging times. Take good care! Tracy

I have been using the app since I was 7 months pregnant. I got the app initially to prepare me for labour. The app has a fantastic selection of breathing exercises and affirmations for birth that I used to listen daily. I had expected that I would be listening to all my favorites right through my labour but my baby came earlier and quicker than expected. Having said that I was able to put the breathing techniques I had learned into practice during my quick labour which helped immensely when there wasn’t anytime for pain relief.
I have continued to use the app post birth to help me sleep and to listen to the positive guided meditation for breastfeeding. I like that there is so much to choose from, I haven’t got through a fraction of all the content! Would highly recommend to get at any stage of pregnancy

Thank you for sharing your experience!. This journey comes with many challenges and changes. We are glad we could make a difference in this special moment of your life. Team GentleBirth