June 2014 Moms

Music During Labor

I've been thinking about putting together a playlist to help me get through the pain. Originally, my plan was to pump out some upbeat workout type music and grunt through it. But after my Lamaze class, I think I'm going to dim the lights, play something calming, and focus on breathing.

What are you ladies going to be listening to? Anyone have suggestions for calming tunes- ocean waves, meditation, etc?

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  • I had a classical music meditation mix.
  • I made two playlists, a slow-calming one and a more upbeat one. I didn't play them at all. Maybe this time around!

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  • I listened to my spotify. It helped me focus and I will def be doing it again. The medical staff in the room were amused by my choice of music lol
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  • Last time I had nothing, this time I'm bringing both my smart phone and my laptop, so either Pandora or my iTunes will be on as much as possible! 

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  • I didn't even think about having music playing during labor. I gotta make myself a playlist!! Anyone have suggestions as far as slow vs more upbeat being better??
  • @lizardbreath14 - love your taste in music!!

    I like the idea of an upbeat and a mellow list, so I'll be ready for either mood. Thanks for the great ideas, ladies!
  • I'll probably use my running mix- lots of rock and rap. Calming music would probably make me angry. ;)
  • LilNunz1 said:

    I had a classical music meditation mix.

    Same. It was a loooong lullaby. Ocean waves made me angry during labor for some reason, so I didn't end up using that track. But the peaceful stuff was perfect!

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  • Im going to put together a Vitamin String Quartet mix.  And there is a recording of crickets slowed down that is so relaxing.  
  • I hadn't even thought about this. I think I would worry about not hearing the Dr's instructions over my music, though, so I will probably forego this idea but interesting technique to get through the pain!

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  • last time we watched a season of Breaking Bad on Netflix...no music...
  • Check out David Gray- his music is soothing.
  • mrsdbc said:
    And dh will not get a say. If he did I would be listening to Kesha miley Cyrus and Justin beiber
    He should know better than to annoy a woman in labor!  Justin Beiber?
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  • In all honesty, I was too distracted by the pain to even remember about my play list! I literally didn't even think about it while I was in labor. Someone could have been getting murdered in the corner of my room and I wouldn't have even noticed lol
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