The ideal childbirth playlist! - Élhée

The ideal childbirth playlist!

Listening to music to relax during labor, or to give you a boost of energy when you're pushing, is a great idea that many expectant mothers are already embracing. Childbirth can sometimes be a long and painful process, so anything you can do to soothe yourself is a good idea.  

Music has many virtues, both psychic and psychological. Listening to music stimulates the production of endorphins, the famous feel-good molecule that reduces pain. Soft music reduces adrenalin and helps you to relax and calm down. Conversely, more upbeat music will give you all the energy you need during the push. 

 

On the playlist:

Gentle songs to help you relax and manage contractions during labor, and punchy ones to accompany you during the final moments of labor.

 

 

  1. Xavier Rudd - Follow the sun 
  2. Ben Howard - Only love         
  3. Eagles - Hotel California 
  4. Radiohead - Creep                   
  5. Bon Iver - Re stacks                                              
  6. Ludovico Einaudi - Una mattina                         
  7. Jack Johnson - Upside Down                               
  8. Beyonce - Crazy in love                     
  9. Coldplay - Don't Panic                                           
  10. Outkast - Hey Ya!             
  11. Angus & Julia Stone - Nothing Else         
  12. David Bowie - Space Oddity                             
  13. Lou Reed - Perfect Day                        
  14. Matthew and the Atlas - Palace                   
  15. Nina Simone - Feeling good                             
  16. Patrice - Soulstrom
  17. Cat Power - The Greatest
  18. London Grammar - Hey Now
  19. The Lumineers - Ho Hey
  20. Edward Sharpe - Home
  21. Pearl Jam - Just breath
  22. Florence + The Machine - You've got the love
  23. Cocoon - I can't wait
  24. Hugo Barriol - On the Road
  25. Bakermat - Baiana
  26. Aaron - The leftovers
  27. Naaman - Outta Road
  28. Ben Harper - Forever
  29. The Rolling Stones - Angie
  30. Queen - Don't stop me now

 

Of course, you can also create your own playlistThe key is to choose songs that comfort you. Songs that make you feel beautiful and serene, and others that give you a boost of energy!

Here's an important tip: plan a fairly long list, at least 5 or 10 hours of music! It's a well-known fact that you know when the work begins, but never when it ends...

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