Everyone is motivated a little differently during labor. Some prefer a coach, others prefer to lean on the trusted advice of their delivery nurse and doctor. Some turn to family for additional support, and others turn inward, preferring to focus solemnly on their breath for a peaceful pushing process. And some prefer to crank the tunes! It makes sense. Scientific evidence conducted by Len Kravitz has proven repeatedly that music really does motivate exercisers to push themselves harder. No one can deny that active labor, which can last anywhere from a few minutes to many hours is one of the hardest workouts you'll ever do. (It's actually been likened to the metabolic equivalent of swimming for 7 miles!)
So, what do moms listen to in the delivery room? According to BabyCenter, these are the most popular songs that moms choose to give some extra musical motivation to their delivery and labor:
So, what do moms listen to in the delivery room? According to BabyCenter, these are the most popular songs that moms choose to give some extra musical motivation to their delivery and labor:
- All My Love, Led Zeppelin
- Comfortably Numb, Pink Floyd
- Empire State of Mind, Jay-Z
- Push It, Salt-N-Pepa
- Three Little Birds, Bob Marley
