Labor Playlist?

Emerald27 · August 2014

Some women find that listening to music while they're in labor helps them establish their rhythm and relax. I'm thinking of throwing a playlist together and starting to listen to it at night before bed while I practice relaxation techniques, so that I begin to associate the music with feeling comfortable and relaxed, and will be able to use it as a helpful tool for labor.

STMs: did any of you use music as a tool during your previous labor(s)? Did you find it effective or prefer silence or something else?

All the moms: If you're planning on having music in your "bag of tricks" for labor, have you started thinking about what music you'll listen to?

If you've made a labor playlist, what's on it?!

KelliRR · August 2014

I haven't made mine yet, but "Push it" by Salt n Peppa will be on it! I'm doing dance music rather than relaxing music. That's what makes me feel good when I need to get work done.

pnwlover12 · August 2014

LOL to the "push it" reference above. How about Eye of the Tiger?!

With my first pregnancy, I thought I wanted to do a playlist, but when it came down to it...it was sort of like, ok, no song is really appropriate for labor and I don't want it ruined for me. I love Bob Marley, but I don't want to listen to 3 Little Birds when I'm in extreme pain pushing a baby out of my vag.

Liss1481 · August 2014

I made two playlists last time and didn't use either one. We actually watched "Two and a Half Men" and "Family Guy" during labor. I actually think "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" was on when I actually delivered but I had stopped caring well before that time. :P

Emerald27 · August 2014

One reason I'm asking is to get a feel for the kind of music women like to use in labor. I assume some like the "nature" tracks like running water or ocean sounds or whatnot, and others want heavy metal!! I just don't know what I'll want to listen to in the moment, and I don't know if I forever want to remember listening to some popular song while I was in labor.

I've thought about classical music? Or piano? Or even some Irish instrumental music, but I don't know if that would be too lively for me to concentrate and relax... I think I need some music for distraction, some for relaxation, and some for encouragement: for the various stages of labor.

ADH0906 · August 2014

Ooh, good threat subject... I think I might put a playlist together to try, but I tend to be the type that likes absolute quiet when I'm concentrating so I'm not sure I'll like it.

This made me smile because at our birth class this week, our (older but very sweet) instructor kept telling us that each room has its own boombox, and DH giggled every time she said it

MrsSarahRenee · August 2014

I might use the playlist we use when we drive through National Parks. They are very mellow songs and since it is associated with such relaxing positive times, I hope it will relax me too. It is the Ken Burns National park documentary soundtrack and the into the wild soundtrack. Most of the songs don't have words which might be nice.

Part of me thinks I will be like shut that the F off!! But if it helps me kind of meditate, then that would be good so who knows!!

Wino411 · August 2014

KelliRR said:

I haven't made mine yet, but "Push it" by Salt n Peppa will be on it! I'm doing dance music rather than relaxing music. That's what makes me feel good when I need to get work done.

I doubt I do a playlist. I just don't see myself wanting music during labor... I could be wrong. But DH & I joked that if I did make a playlist Push it would be on it. lol.

Liss1481 · August 2014

@Emerald27 Even though I didn't use them, I made one playlist that was more upbeat and energetic and one that was very mellow and relaxing. I don't think you know what you'll want (if anything) until labor. I'll probably do the same thing this time just in case I do want music.

Shellysliv · August 2014

I am planning on having one, I listen to a lot of "relaxation" music at work to help with stress/bp. I think I am leaning towards music like that nature sounds, piano, classical.

MrsSarahRenee · August 2014

@ADH0906‌ haha. Boombox. Reminds me of Kazaam and Say Anything. Exclusively.

mlhw NH · August 2014

I've been listening to a lot of Enya for relaxation practice. It'll be good to see what others come up with. Maybe I'll be able to find more choices!

NavyFlyer · August 2014

Add "safe and sound" by matthew west to your playlist. So sweet :0)

wildflower75 · August 2014

I made two playlists for my last labor...

Most of this labor play list has uplifting and calming gospel music

Most of this playlist has upbeat and empowering lyrics music:

The gospel one really helped when I started having the really painful contractions!!

Maggie6424 · August 2014

Since I have no idea what I'll want to listen to, I'm just making sure I have my ipod and the headphones. I am super eclectic, so I have everything from classic rock to Britney Spears to Breaking Benjamin. I also downloaded a bunch of "spa" type songs in case I'm feeling like I need some zen music.

jaydee1405 · August 2014

I'm taking my iPod which has anything from classical to heavy rock, I'll just shuffle the playlist and go from there x

jlz32185 · August 2014

I already put my husband in charge of the playlist. He's really into an eclectic mix of music and seems to be able to find the perfect song to match every situation. I did threaten him that if there is any Slayer or Pantera on the mix I will kick him out of the room. Lol

MorganWP · August 2014

I thought about it/planned on having music last time because our hospital has little stereos with ipod docks in all the rooms. I was just going to put it on shuffle.

However I left my ipod at home and when it came down to it, I was shushing everyone and kicking people out if they werent quiet. Like seriously, I told my mom to be quiet or leave. (Not in those nice of words)

Sooo I probably wont use it this time.

vrj0522 · August 2014

I had a playlist and a couple of movies to watch during labor but none of it happened. My parents were in the room much of my labor (until I was dilated to 8 cm and got my epidural) and we just talked the whole time. Once my dad left, it was just my mom, DH, and I but still spent the time talking until it was time to push. I actually felt pretty good throughout the whole thing so didn't feel the need to get into "focus".

Saragoeswest · August 2014

I plan on listening to Takk... by Sigur Ros and some blues, depending on where I'm at in the process. Sigur Ros is my creative meditation music.

SCMomma · August 2014

I'm just taking my phone and using a radio app. I have Hypnobirthing tracks and water/nature sounds too.

Aarg · August 2014

pnwlover12 said:
LOL to the "push it" reference above. How about Eye of the Tiger?!

Um this is on my playlist... Haha!!

) Along with the final countdown and a few songs from the karate kid! I can't listen to peaceful music... If I have more intense music, I actually focus on the task at hand. It's basically the playlist I used to prep myself for theatre performances. It relaxed me and made me more focused.

Aarg · August 2014

wildflower75 said:
I made two playlists for my last labor...

Most of this labor play list has uplifting and calming gospel music
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1JTRqsh1t3S69CsmT3GCUR9dwqm7FE3L

Most of this playlist has upbeat and empowering lyrics music:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1JTRqsh1t3QFM1n4a8uDl6ATpkBd8yMg

The gospel one really helped when I started having the really painful contractions!!

Smart!! I feel like I may be needing Jesus when the pain gets to rough!

LaDyBostonRN · August 2014

ADH0906 said:

Ooh, good threat subject... I think I might put a playlist together to try, but I tend to be the type that likes absolute quiet when I'm concentrating so I'm not sure I'll like it.
This made me smile because at our birth class this week, our (older but very sweet) instructor kept telling us that each room has its own boombox, and DH giggled every time she said it

LOL! This totally made me laugh out loud because DH and I would've done the same thing. And I too would have found them sweet for saying it ;-)

heatherjeanp · August 2014

Maggie6424 said:
Since I have no idea what I'll want to listen to, I'm just making sure I have my ipod and the headphones. I am super eclectic, so I have everything from classic rock to Britney Spears to Breaking Benjamin. I also downloaded a bunch of "spa" type songs in case I'm feeling like I need some zen music.

I second this

a little Rob Zombie, a little Mozart...bringing it all just incase!

Aarg · August 2014

I just bought an audio jack cable at Target in the "$1-$5" section. That way you can hook up your iPod/whatever to and external speaker!

femail · August 2014

I'm not sure if I'll want music or not, but right now I'm considering explosions In The Sky. They're instrumental. We used their song Your Hand In Mine as our processional song in our wedding. Love their music! If we go with music with lyrics, it will probably be 90's, which we both love lol

lrobi13 · August 2014

Pandora has my stations so I can switch genres if something isn't working. Or if I don't end up needing/wanting music I haven't wasted any time on an unused playlist.

I'm lazy like that!

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