I tore with my first and that was the worst part of labor and the recovery. I would like to do anything I can to prevent that this time. And have another all natural birth. Has anyone that tore before used this for their 2nd birth and not tore then? How long did you do it? I have read to start 6 weeks before due date and some midwives do it for 1 hour during the delivery. I am not having a midwife, and I know that's not what my Dr will want to do for an hour. lol