Hi there.This may be a bit of a dumb question, but I'm hoping some BTDT moms can help me out.
I'm trying to plan out a playlist for music while I'm in labor. From what I've read online and what was suggested at our birth class, the suggestions were to have a list of calm, soothing songs. However, I have to say that some of the songs they played during the pain management practice at the birth class really just annoyed me. I am not an Enya person... However, I realize I might be in a different mindset during labor. So, for those who have been through it, did you truly need to listen to calming songs, or were you ok just listening to songs you enjoyed, whether they be rock, pop, classical, etc? I welcome all input or even song/CD suggestions.
Thanks!
One DD born 9/23/13.
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Re: Question about music playlist for labor
Personally I wouldn't have noticed if I had had music in the background during my labors, they were too quick and intense... That said, it never hurts to try!
I would just put together things that make you relax, be it Mozart or heavy metal...
I'm a runner and I always listen to a "pump me up" song before a race. So I chose a similar style song and dubbed it my official labor and delivery song. I've been listening to it periodically throughout this pregnancy and will probably listen to it again in labor, though not on repeat. If music works for you, I say go for it. I would definitely go with music you like in real life and not expect to suddenly desire soft, peaceful (boring) music when you're in labor.
Another thought, if you don't want to stress about creating a playlist is to sign up for Pandora and just have a custom radio station playing in thebackground.
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ETA my labor also lasted over 75 hours so I needed a change in energy towards the end and being able to sing along really helped me get through tough times. I'll never forget the boost I got from jason mraz- I won't give up. Now I see that as my theme song for having my lil girl and I sing it to her often.
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I think I'll just separate my songs into two playlists and see what I feel like at the time. Ina May also suggests singing to help relax the mouth and throat, which is supposed to help the cervix relax. I doubt I'll want to sing, but I'm willing to give it a shot!
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I have done two deliveries and no music at either.
This time I didn't make one but I had 2 hrs at birthing center before DS was born. I put on a song I thought would help and it was the PERFECT labor song! For me at least. I played it on repeat for 2 hrs if labor/birthing and 1 hr after and it was always perfect!
Come Let Go by Xavier Rudd
We had created two playlists beforehand. One was energizing, pump you up, type music, and one was relaxing. I figured I'd probably want one or the other. Didn't touch either one.