Ultimate Birthing Playlist

From a Rockford Illinois Newborn Photographer

& Mom of 2

Utilizing music during labor and delivery is a great way to create a calm environment amidst what might otherwise feel chaotic. I had an epidural with my first child, so I think I seemed outwardly calm, even though internally I was NOT feeling calm at all. The on call doctor who delivered my oldest son was yapping about Basketball while I pushed. Yeah. Not ideal for me, but I hadn’t prepared myself ahead of time by considering exactly what type of environment I would want while laboring and delivering. I highly suggest to anyone preparing for birth, to consider these things before heading to the hospital. Have a (flexible) plan in your head of what vibes you’d like in the delivery room. You may want to use music to calm you, to pump you up, or to distract you. Or you may want complete silence! Another option is listening to birthing affirmations. Or, you may want to prepare for multiple situations, in case you change your mind in the process! Whatever you decide, I think you’ll thank yourself later for being prepared.

Image by Cally Jo Photography

7 Calming Songs for your Birthing Playlist:

1. Better Together- Jack Johnson (or anything by Jack Johnson!)

2. Ocean Eyes- Billie Eilish

3. Daughters- John Mayer

4. Over the Rainbow- Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

5. When You Need Me- Bruce Springsteen

6. Can’t Help Falling in Love- Haley Reinhart

7. Joy of My Life- Chris Stapleton

7 Pump Up Songs for Labor & Delivery:

1. Good Day- Surfaces

2. I Am Women- Emmy Meli (a MUST have!)

3. Here Comes the Sun- The Beatles

4. I Want to Be Free- Queen

5. Stronger- Kelly Clarkson

6. Roar- Katy Perry

7. Fighter- Christina Aquilera

7 Birthing Affirmations to listen to on Spotify:

1. Breathe It In- Beautiful Chorus (You can find others by them on Spotify as well)

2. Birthing Affirmations- Shawndeya

3. Positive Affirmations for Vaginal Birth- The Mindful Birth Group

4. Zen Birth Affirmations ~ 30 min- Birth Harmony Podcast

5. Birth Visualisation- Live love and birth

6. Episode 9- Birth affirmations for a calm & positive Birth- A place called Birth

7. Release- Help Releasing Pain and Remaining in Control- Michelle Roberton-Jones

If you’d like to try Birthing Affirmations, but don’t think listening is your thing, check out our list of Birthing affirmations here.