We discussed this in birth class last week and my teacher said that it was fairly split over the use of Rescue Remedy. She feels that it's more of a 'drawing in' energy homeopathic (when you want baby to come out not in!) and better used towards the end of the birth or after it, and there are better homeopathics to use. Always consult a professional homeopath though as they should never be used lightly, especially for pregnancy and birth - some people do get side effects.