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.
- Xavier Rudd - Follow the sun
- Ben Howard - Only love
- Eagles - Hotel California
- Radiohead - Creep
- Bon Iver - Re stacks
- Ludovico Einaudi - Una mattina
- Jack Johnson - Upside Down
- Beyonce - Crazy in love
- Coldplay - Don't Panic
- Outkast - Hey Ya!
- Angus & Julia Stone - Nothing Else
- David Bowie - Space Oddity
- Lou Reed - Perfect Day
- Matthew and the Atlas - Palace
- Nina Simone - Feeling good
- Patrice - Soulstrom
- Cat Power - The Greatest
- London Grammar - Hey Now
- The Lumineers - Ho Hey
- Edward Sharpe - Home
- Pearl Jam - Just breath
- Florence + The Machine - You've got the love
- Cocoon - I can't wait
- Hugo Barriol - On the Road
- Bakermat - Baiana
- Aaron - The leftovers
- Naaman - Outta Road
- Ben Harper - Forever
- The Rolling Stones - Angie
- 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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