GTKY: music during labor

AshleySparkle720 · December 2014

If you could/are going to listen to music what are the top 3 songs you'd want to hear?

I'm making a labor playlist and need inspiration!

michelle142 · December 2014

I don't have a list, but I found this one rather amusing:

The Best Labor and Delivery Playlist Ever

Breathe – Michelle Branch
Get Some Sleep – Bic Runga
Can’t Fight This Feeling – REO Speedwagon
Under Pressure – Queen
Push – Matchbox Twenty
Shout – Tears for Fears
Baby – Justin Bieber
Mercy – Duffy
Misery – Maroon 5
Over My Head (Cable Car) – The Fray
Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
I’m Coming Out – Diana Ross
We Made You – Eminem
Hurt So Good – John Mellencamp
I Wanna Be Sedated – The Ramones
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
All That She Wants (Is Another Baby) – Ace of Base
Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas
My Humps – Black Eyed Peas
Born This Way – Lady Gaga
Shout It Out Loud – Kiss
Stronger – Kanye West
Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
Push It – Salt-N-Pepa

nbad311 · December 2014

Oh man, I started a Labor playlist months ago and only have 8 songs on it so far! Basically my requirements were songs I really LOVE and could pass the "play on repeat for like 20 minutes straight and not get annoyed by" test; that way I know it'd be a worthy one that wasn't going to drive me batshit crazy hearing in my darkest hour. Here are my top 3 currently:

Once Upon a Dream - the Lana del Rey version (from the Maleficent soundtrack)
NYC - Interpol
When the Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin (AND applicable for the situation!)

Runners up:
Golden Brown - The Stranglers
Flashed Junk Mind - Milky Chance

MommyOfAMiracle · December 2014

@Nbad311 - INTERPOL is alllll yes. Mmm Love Them.

I'm probably going to have every album of Explosions In The Sky mixed with Deftones.

pdxrulz · December 2014

I loved having music during my last birth. I just did a my favorites playlist and it was nice to have the distraction. My water broke so I had to go in before contractions started and my husband and I jammed out for hours. I will bring music this time for sure but it's hard to pick a top three!

reneamac313 · December 2014

Moonage Daydream- David Bowie
Over the Hills and Far Away- Led Zeppelin
Sea of Love- Phil Phillips

I will definitely say that is an interesting mix.

Baby girl loves her some David Bowie and that seems to be the one song she reacts to this most. I love Led Zeppelin so I'll have to hear some songs by them but that is one of my favorites. I've got a pretty sweet 70s playlist made that I'll probably listen to most of the time.

krysmill · December 2014

I'm planning on playing my Pandora! Doris Day and Rod Stewart station! DH may put some music on his phone just incase!

DronkeyGal · December 2014

No playlist for me. Although that first list cracked me up.

I've requested the movie Pocahontas on repeat while being in the delivery room completely alone and naked. I don't like being around people in pain, I hate all clothes and am obsessed with Pocahontas.

Mommalawyer · December 2014

With DD, I had a CD of classical music and John Mayer. Random. But it worked, from what I remember. For me it was about keeping me calm and relaxed, rather than amped up, if that makes sense. Everyone is different though. Put stuff together that you will like and if you hear the song later, it will make you think about that day in a positive and meaningful way...... Just my two cents. Which is worth about that!

AshleySparkle720 · December 2014

DronkeyGal said:
No playlist for me. Although that first list cracked me up.

I've requested the movie Pocahontas on repeat while being in the delivery room completely alone and naked. I don't like being around people in pain, I hate all clothes and am obsessed with Pocahontas.

DH was looking over my shoulder when I was reading this and laughed so hard sweet tea came out of his nose.

I'm glad you have that type of comfort in Pocahontas! I used to think I was her when I was little.

flyster · December 2014

DH wants to download Push It and put it on repeat. This may get him killed.

mommadozer · December 2014

Probably have some led Zeppelin style classic rock going. Husband will ask to play country and I may seriously hurt him if he tried turning it on.

lotsofdotts · December 2014

Right now I am a little obsessed with Ed Sheeran. Most songs on his albums are pretty mellow.

dacora · December 2014

maasybaby said:

I hadn't thought of making a playlist! What a good idea... but last night I randomly decided I'm gonna watch Harry Potter movies during the first stages of labour. They always captivate me so hopefully they'll be enough to distract me a bit. I'm such a saddo and I loves it!

I was thinking about doing something similar with the Lord of the Rings movies! I have the original Extended edition DVDs which would give me a good 12 hours of video for background noise/distraction.

reneamac313 · December 2014

willvilljill said:

reneamac313 said:

Moonage Daydream- David Bowie
Over the Hills and Far Away- Led Zeppelin
Sea of Love- Phil Phillips

I will definitely say that is an interesting mix.

Have you ever heard Cat Power's cover of Sea of Love? It's beautiful.

Yes, I have! It's such a beautiful version! I really love the version by Tom Waits as well.

babykoz214 · December 2014

Oh my god I didn't even know labor playlist was a thing! I better get crackin'!!

Neesey · December 2014

Our teacher showed this one in our Lamaze class. Made me laugh. Might have to be on my play list to lighten the mood.

https://youtu.be/MnbcKZat07E

mylazypony · December 2014

I have a spotify playlist going.

Joni Mitchell
Songs Ohia
Jenny Lewis
Bright Eyes
The National
Moonlight Mile by the Rolling Stones
Bon Iver
Cat power
Otis redding and more!

twinklymama · December 2014

ChickenOnSunday said:
Let It Go - Frozen
Push It - Salt n Pepa
Closing Time - Semisonic

Closing Time--i love it! "You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here"

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