I started using it from about 35 weeks, i think. Cant remember how many orally, but I also used two up there then I put on a pad because it was really a yuk feeling when it dribbled out lol. The midwife at my antenatal classes talked about it a bit. My actual labour in terms of what they count was 8.5 hours. I have no idea if it was easy or fast since I really have nothing to compare it to as I've only done it once lol.

I also started using Raspbery leaf tablets from about 32 weeks. I used the dosage on the bottle which was 2 tabs 3 times a day (this is Blackmores brand).