Post # 1
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Blushing bee
When Darling Husband and I went to one of the childbirthing classes the local hospital offers, they mentioned bringing your own music (iPod, laptop, etc) to play during labor to help you feel “more at home.” I thought this would be a neat idea and we’ve since been compiling a “labor playlist.”
Did any of you Bees make one/do you plan on making one? What types of music did you play? I’m thinking a lot of Bob Dylan (if you can’t tell, I’m a fan ;3), Neil Young, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, lots of feel good music. :3
Post # 3
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Bee Keeper
I had a long labor playlist that played almost the entire time (about 44 of 45 hours) and it REALLY helped! It was a bunch (about 5 hours) of my favorite praise & worship! It kept me grounded when things got difficult & gave me something to focus on!
I plan on adding to it for this next birth.
Post # 4
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Helper bee
I can only imagine those who voted no, don’t like music? Haha, but seriously I want to do this very much and I’m checking on my hospitals rules
Post # 5
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Busy bee
I’m planning on making one. My only concrete song so far is “I am Woman”. Haha. I plan on having a mix of stuff to pump me up (Macklemore, Tyga, etc) and some good ol’ country songs and calmer stuff for when I’m in the mood (Mumford & Sons, Garth Brooks).
Post # 6
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Blushing bee
I didnt vote, but I wouldnt do the music thing. and I like music! lol
Here’s why: When I was in labor with my first, it was so intense the music just added to the chaos. I felt so awful at times and it was almost like being at a club or whatnot, drinking too much and getting sick. That music is just pounding in your head, adding to the sick feeling right? Same thing happened to me during labor. It actually became annoying and I just wanted quiet. I just wanted to close my eyes and breath in silence.
Same thing happened to me at the dentist! I put headphones on and the music was just too much! I couldnt listen to that band for months afterward haha
Post # 7
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Blushing bee
@runsyellowlites: That’s exactly what I’m thinking – songs that will keep me grounded that I can focus on.
@CloverQueen: Oh no – I can see how that could be! I guess, like everything else, I’ll go into it with a Plan A, but if it turns out I have to deviate, well, thank goodness for “off” buttons 😀
Post # 8
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Helper bee
@CloverQueen: Haha I was totally kidding…mostly ;D but I’m glad to hear your perspective. I suppose a lot of factors could make a difference like what kind of pain meds were being used, how long you were laboring, and maybe even how many cm you were dialated. It’s good to think about.
Post # 9
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Helper bee
I think it’s a great idea, but I’d make different mixes for different times. Happy music for the early part, soothing music for transition, pumped up music for pushing…that kind of thing.
Post # 10
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Blushing bee
@ZoeyGirl: I was reading this pregnancy magazine that my aunt gave me last week. The entire magazine overall was just really beyond corny – I was rollin’ my eyes with every page turn. Then I saw they mentioned labor playlist and I perked up. It was the worst. For pushing they suggested playing Salt-n-Pepa’s “Push It.” Oy. XD
Post # 11
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Sugar bee
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I did and I played music that helped me relax. I’m a big Smashing Pumpkins fan so I had all of their more softer songs playing. I also had Simon and Garfunkle which is my go to music when I’m having a stressful day. Some classical was thrown in as well as some show tunes because I love musicals. When it was time for me to push with my twins I was actually singing “There is nothing like a dame” from South Pacific lol. The doctor thought that was hilarious but an epidural does wonders 😉
Post # 12
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Buzzing bee
Sounds interesting but no way do i want to ‘feel at home’ in a hospital under that condition. I dont want it to remind me of home at all. I want to do my business asap and get out of that environment and go home and play music there. Lol! I guess i am the exception.
Post # 13
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Blushing bee
@Sasha2011: haha! Hospitals terrify me. I hate them and how cold and sterile they feel. So I want to try and make it as warm and personal as an experience for myself as possible. If I had been able to have a home birth, I think that I would have rather that, but alas. 😛
Post # 14
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Busy bee
I cant vote because I am only TTC…I just wanted to say that I think this is a great idea!