If you could only listen to ONE song during labor:

Manderlin923

something that makes you feel happy/relaxed/at ease/etc...

 What would it be? 

Just was listening to some music and thought about that. I know some people wont give a crap about music once the pain really hits but I'm hoping to make a cd for early labor at least, to help me relax.

 

mrsmyers8

So i am in a mode today.  My song would be YMCA.  Its upbeat and cheerfull. 

browneyes_24b

I have never considered this song for labor, but it makes me feel happy, relaxed and at ease:

Eastmountainsouth - You Dance

 

jwpbride

"Snails" by the Format   

It's oh so chill.

mfransdell

Salt n Pepa "Push it"

Pa-push it reaaaal good!

bim38106

Elijah Bossenbroek songs. If you click on my bio (link in siggy), there's a music video to the right if you want to hear one of his songs. It's just piano and he is AMAZING! I listened to it while in labor w/ DD and it helped keep me a little more relaxed

TiffanyHenning

Maybe some Death Cab or Sigor Ros, something relaxing. I was wondering if it's normal for people to bring I-pods...because music is the only thing I feel like will keep me from killing someone during contractions.

DiscusCoach

Relaxing - Into the Mystic by Van Morrison

heather_09_15_07

mfransdell:

Salt n Pepa "Push it"

Pa-push it reaaaal good!

This

kp28

mfransdell:

Salt n Pepa "Push it"

Pa-push it reaaaal good!

That is fricking funny!

madameladauphine

Let Love Rule - Lenny Kravitz

TiffanyHenning

mfransdell:

Salt n Pepa "Push it"

Pa-push it reaaaal good!

LMAO thinking about Husbie singing and mocking me to this song while in labor.

tanya8

"You can do it put your back into it" by Ice Cube....lol

Manderlin923

" Into the Mystic by Van Morrison"

That is one of my all time favorite songs! My wedding party danced to it at our reception. Love it. 

tanya8

"You can do it put your back into it" by Ice Cube....lol 

Seriously, though, this is my favorite stair stepping song to listen to!

MrsStubbs

I was thinking about this yesterday when I was running and I think bleed it out by linkin park would do it for me.

JasonsMauiMama

Fields of Gold by Sting always relaxes me!

 I'm going to make two cd's - one that's relaxing and calming, and one that's more upbeat. (Hmm...YMCA...going to add that one!). I don't know what type of music I'll be in the mood for, so I want to have a choice.

mrsxoxo1598

mfransdell:

Salt n Pepa "Push it"

Pa-push it reaaaal good!

?lmao! ?so fitting!?

kerriHSVAL33

I wouldn't choose music. I would go with beach sounds like waves, etc. Yoga music maybe lol.

BuddhaKitty

Ok so I'm sort of comparing labor to the most intense, most painful workout of my life.  Listening to music that gets my adrenaline going is the best way for me to maximize my workout and bear the pain.  So maybe Metallica's "Blackened" would be a good pick for me.

mrsekins

Norah Jones.  Perfect for relaxing.

Or Rob Zombie.  That would probably get me to push harder.

Or specific song?  I really like Sarah Maclaughlan's rendition of Blackbird from the Beatles.

gumiberg

ooh, that is hard!  Something at the end of the marathon playlist though....if it can get me through mile 25, it must be good enough for child birth.

suscq

Bob Marley-Redemption Song is my ultimate relaxation song.  It's what I always listened to before finals.  If I needed energy Rob Zombie "Never Gonna Stop"  (I bet those two artists have never been mentioned in the same thought before!!)

Stella's_PUMPED

The Eagles: Waiting in the Weeds

smilelari

I probably wouldn't want anything relaxing except maybe for the early parts of labor.  When actually pushing, I'd likely want something loud - like the kind of music I listen to while exercising to convince myself to keep going.  I'd probably pick something lame like Kanye - Stronger

diva741

"You Belong to Me" and You're So Vain by Carly Simon  I can imagine myself in labor singing both of these

Vixey529

mrsekins:

Norah Jones.  Perfect for relaxing.

Or Rob Zombie.  That would probably get me to push harder.

That's funny. Probably also my fave relaxing and then not-so-relaxing artists.

michele75

I would try to find something relaxing, however, with my first I didn't give a crap about the music and just wanted the baby out.  I couldn't tell you what was playing during labor or delivery.  Hoping for a very short labor!

magdusia

it would have to be a song by Bob Marley!

cstw

mfransdell:

Salt n Pepa "Push it"

Pa-push it reaaaal good!

LOL Yo, yo, yo, yo, Baby-pop.
Yeah, you come here. Gimme a kiss. Better make it fast or else I'm gonna get pissed.

cstw

magdusia:

it would have to be a song by Bob Marley!

100% correct.

LITTLEST REED

mfransdell:

Salt n Pepa "Push it"

Pa-push it reaaaal good!

 HAHAHA!!!  That is a good one. 

WildHorseFeathers

One of 2 extremes, Toby Mac or Enya

andy'shomegirl

If I wanted to relax I would be bringing RevelationSsong If I wanted to get motivated I would probably bring Andy Hunter's Sand Storm. Worship song versus techno. Interesting.

ericaelaine2

this post is cracking me up!  you girls are hilarious!  one of my good girlfriend's 2nd baby came out while Low was flying by Flo rider, she thought it was great!

tcraft

Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles!

Ivana_Stolichnaya

I couldn't listen to just ONE song.  That  would get old and repetitive.