Paid for premium but locked out
I paid for premium but lost access to the content after 7 days. I’m unable to resubscribe, restore purchase, or ask for a refund. I emailed app support and am still waiting for a response. Horrible user experience. But the tracks are good, and that’s why I’m so frustrated!
Doesn’t work as intended, don’t waste your money
Not happy at all. Purchased to unlock features and it still won’t work at premium level. When I asked for a refund and gave specific explanation I was refused without explanation. I feel misled and sold something that wasn’t delivered. So now I have an app that doesn’t do its job and no explanation why. Wasted money. I found an alternative and way better value elsewhere, the bad aftertaste after how my case was treated has stayed.
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Monumental
This app gave me my dream labor and delivery and I even had a nurse say I must have been born to be a mother because I handled it so well. I liked her lol. My favorite tool was bee breathing and I’ve even used that in my everyday life postpartum
I was literally sleeping and DREAMING during labour
I fell asleep to a track every night for the last two months of my pregnancy. It helped me relax and calm down at the end of the day. I also did the affirmations while I drove.
When labour time came, I recited the affirmations and used the relaxation techniques during contractions and in between. I was able to relax so quickly after a contraction that I was literally sleeping and dreaming. I could not have asked for a more peaceful labour! (I was in a pool btw)
The pushing tracks and imagery were not helpful to me, but other than that, I 10/10 recommend this app if you are in any way worried or anxious about labour and labour discomfort. I paid for this app when they offered me a discount and it was 100% worth my money.
When labour time came, I recited the affirmations and used the relaxation techniques during contractions and in between. I was able to relax so quickly after a contraction that I was literally sleeping and dreaming. I could not have asked for a more peaceful labour! (I was in a pool btw)
The pushing tracks and imagery were not helpful to me, but other than that, I 10/10 recommend this app if you are in any way worried or anxious about labour and labour discomfort. I paid for this app when they offered me a discount and it was 100% worth my money.
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Too many notifications
Today I got a notification for weeks 5, 8, and 9 all back to back. The sessions are not completing when I finish them and the meditation isn’t very helpful and you need to complete a certain amount to access additional option even tho I’m paying for it. Use YouTube. The subscription has been cancelled.
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Meu parto durou 1h50!!
Foi a minha segunda gestação usando o app e eu simplesmente amo. Fazia as meditações todas as noites antes de dormir… me empoderou muito para o parto normal! Além disso, usei a meditação “indução do parto” e o trabalho de parto começou em 30min! Usei também as meditações durante o trabalho de parto… que foi rapidíssimo. Fiquei sempre com a afirmação na minha mente que escutei várias e várias vezes antes de dormir: “seu corpo sabe o que faz; seu bebê tem o tamanho perfeito para o seu corpo”. Sou MUITO fã! E depois, ainda aproveitei as meditações para incentivar a amamentação.. dormir bem.. etc. Recomendo a todos.
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FIX THE NOTIFICATION ISSUE!!
I love this app, used it my whole pregnancy and now postpartum. But the notification issue is ridiculous, makes me want to unsubscribe and delete the app. I get 20 plus notifications a day all at one time. The notifications are old from past weeks. I have reached out to support with no luck.
Mindfulness but confusing
A bit underwhelming as an experience. Mindfulness sessions meant for someone who never meditated before, so filled with nervous chatter while you’re trying to focus. Hypnosis sessions also feel nervous and confusing, didn’t get to actually relax to them. It’s weird that you can’t read their own book in their own app. Would appreciate some tidbits about baby development in the daily push messages instead of constant stressful badgering about iron intake. Affirmations are good though
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Thieves
I’ve been paying monthly for this app only to go into labor and be told I have to pay an additional $10 for the labor tracks. Absolute ripoff.
Not for Me
The content was so-so for me, but I think some of the breathing exercises and affirmations were helpful on my delivery date.
The app interface is clunky, though, and the whole page ads that you can’t close without clicking to open the ad (even after you’ve subscribed) are very, very annoying.
Also, I agree with the other review that the way the speaker says ‘calm’ is genuinely distracting and probably the only thing I’ll remember from any of these recordings in the years to come.
The app interface is clunky, though, and the whole page ads that you can’t close without clicking to open the ad (even after you’ve subscribed) are very, very annoying.
Also, I agree with the other review that the way the speaker says ‘calm’ is genuinely distracting and probably the only thing I’ll remember from any of these recordings in the years to come.
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Love the app! But there’s a bug currently
I loved using this app but I’m not able to use it anymore. Every time I try to, an ad pops up with an offer for a deal with breastfeeding coach Tracy Donegan. There’s no way to move past the screen and closing and refreshing the app doesn’t help either! I’d love for this to get fixed because I really do enjoy the content on here
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Best five dollars I’ve ever spent!
I serendipitously purchased this app 24 before I went into labor. I didn’t practice Hypnobirthing during pregnancy. But love yoga, and meditation and figured this app is so affordable that I might as well have it handy.
I’m so glad that I did! I only used it for 40 minutes of my 5 hour labor, but it was tremendously helpful during the time I did use it!
I’m so glad that I did! I only used it for 40 minutes of my 5 hour labor, but it was tremendously helpful during the time I did use it!
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Great content, some glitches
I really like this app but I’m finding that there is a glitch where it is impossible to turn off the notifications (I can toggle them off but once I do I cannot save the settings)
I find the notifications to be repetitive and stressful and it’s a bummer to not be able to switch them off!
I find the notifications to be repetitive and stressful and it’s a bummer to not be able to switch them off!
I like it but there is a glitch
I like the app and it has great meditations and ways to mentally prepare for birth, however there is an annoying glitch. Every day I get about 7 notifications at the same time for all different weeks of pregnancy, even though the app knows what week I’m in. I have created a new account and it still does this, not sure why.
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Helps tremendously in preparing and mastering birth
You don’t need expensive courses or classes. This will get you through the mental blocks or birth and enter confidently.
I was induced w my son and survived an unethical induction with zero dilation or cervical ripening. The baby was blasted out with pitocin after my water was broken. I survived pitocin without an epidural or c section , which I don’t think I could have done without these tracks.
Also had two amazing home births after hospital nightmare and still wouldn’t have done it without this
I was induced w my son and survived an unethical induction with zero dilation or cervical ripening. The baby was blasted out with pitocin after my water was broken. I survived pitocin without an epidural or c section , which I don’t think I could have done without these tracks.
Also had two amazing home births after hospital nightmare and still wouldn’t have done it without this
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Response from developer
Thank you for sharing such a powerful and deeply personal experience. We’re truly sorry your first birth was so difficult, and we’re honoured that GentleBirth helped you stay focused, informed, and connected to your own strength during such an intense time. Knowing the practices continued to support you through two later home births means so much to our team. Your story is a beautiful reminder that confidence and preparation can make a meaningful difference, even when birth unfolds in unexpected ways. Thank you for trusting GentleBirth through three very different journeys and for sharing your experience so openly. If you ever have any questions or would like to connect with us, you’re always welcome to email team@gentlebirth.com.
best birth ever
pop those ear buds in, push play & make yourself relax! easy birth!
Very helpful for those anxious nights
I love the idea! I use the free version of the app because I’m on a budget but I’m sure I’ll be paying for the subscription later on my pregnancy.
Used up to and during labour
Loved the affirmations towards the end of pregnancy.
And the sleep episodes helped with my insomnia HUGELY!
I had a home birth and used the music throughout my entire labour and delivery.
So handy having it all in one place.
Would 100% recommend.
And the sleep episodes helped with my insomnia HUGELY!
I had a home birth and used the music throughout my entire labour and delivery.
So handy having it all in one place.
Would 100% recommend.
A warning for fellow Christians
I want to warn all Christians about this app. While it initially seemed like a wonderful tool for preparing for birth, I was deeply disappointed by some of the spiritual elements it includes. The meditations and affirmations promote ideas that don’t align with Christian beliefs, and what’s even more concerning is the use of tarot cards as part of the weekly pregnancy journey. This is a clear departure from biblical teachings, and it’s heartbreaking to see an otherwise great idea take this direction. I truly hope the developers reconsider and create a more neutral space that is welcoming to all.
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What a gift
I just started using this today as what I consider to be “training” for my first labor and honestly just feel so grateful for it. I found myself overwhelmed to tears with gratitude as I did the visualizations, and I want to thank the people who built such an empowering, uplifting app for perhaps the most significant yet challenging life experience: giving birth. Bless you all!
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