Music for Your Labor Playlist

There really is no right or wrong when it comes to your labor playlist. Listen to whatever makes you happy! Most moms seem to perfer a slower soundtrack during active labor, but in early labor many moms like to get up and dance. Music apps like Spotify and Pandora have even released birthing playlists that feature curated music for laboring moms. If you perfer to make your own soundtrack, here are a few song suggestions to get you started.

• "In My Life," Beatles
• "Seasons of Love," the cast of Rent
• “Get this Party Started” Pink
• "These Are Days," 10,000 Maniacs
•  "Push It," Salt-N-Pepa
•  "I'll Be There for You," Bon Jovi
• "Beautiful Boy," John Lennon
•  "Beautiful Little Girl," Cherie Keaggy
•  "The Luckiest," Ben Folds
• "Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor (Pathetique)," Beethoven
•  "Freebird," Lynard Skynard
•  "You'll be Blessed," Elton John
•  "Pennies from Heaven," Louis Prima
•  "I'm Coming Out," Diana Ross
• "I'm Yours," Jason Mraz
• “Seascapes” Michael Jones
• “Rain Dance” Philip Elcano
• "Yoga" Soundscapes: Music for Relaxation
• "Dream of the World" Echoes of Childhood by Michael Jones
• "Pacific Coast"  Ocean of Silence: Music for Reiki and Meditation by Shajan
• "One" Reiki Ocean by Sambodhi Prem
• "Liquid Silk" by Marina Raye on the Liquid Silk CD
• "The Cloud" by Bill Douglas on the Songs of Earth & Sky CD
• "Whisper to me" on the Liquid Mind IX: Lullaby CD