Music has been proven to help mum and baby during labour and birth
Hilary Duff is due to welcome her fourth baby into the world soon and, in the lead-up, has prepared a music playlist for the birth.
The actress has shared what will be the soundtrack of her next child’s birth, allowing fellow parents to draw inspiration from it for their own.
““Hilary’s birth playlist 🧝♀️4 let’s gooooo” she wrote on her Instagram story, adding: “Made a cute birthing playlist- take a listen! Not sure about the order yet but I think I’m going to enjoy it.”
The Cheaper By The Dozen star shares her eldest son, Luca, with her former husband Mike Comrie, and two daughters, Banks and Mae, with her husband, Matthew Koma.
Research has shown that music can help reduce pain, regulate breathing, and positively influence your emotions and hormones.
It can serve as a great distraction when you’re in labour and offers mum some control over their environment.
Whether you’re waiting to welcome your baby any day now, halfway through your pregnancy, or just found out you’re expecting, music can help you connect to this special time in your life as it helps to reinforce memories.
We’ve curated a special list of songs that are not only relaxing but hold special lyrics that can only describe the love between a parent and their child.
Here is Hilary’s curated birthing playlist:
- The Chain by Fleetwood Mac
- Satellite by Harry Styles
- I Remember Everything by Zach Byran (Feat Kacey Musgraves)
- when the party’s over by Billie Eilish
- King Kong Hand by Mike Viola
- Baby, I Love You by Aretha Franklin
- Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift
- O-o-h Child by the Five Stairsteps
- She La La by Winnetka Bowling League
- Kiss Me More by Doja Cat & SZA
- tis the damn season by Taylor Swift
- Unstoppable by Sia
- Enough is Enough by Post Malone
- Music For A Sushi Restaurant by Harry Styles
- Selfish by Justin Timberlake
- CUFF IT by Beyoncé
- No.1 by Tyla feat Tems
- I Was a Fool by Tegan and Sara
- Wow. by Post Malone
- Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye & Kimbra
- Yes, I’m Changing by Tame Impala
- It Tears Me Up by Percey Sledge
- I Found You by Alabama Shakes
- Stop Making This Hurt by Bleachers
- Sit Next To Me by Foster The People
- obsessed by Olivia Rodrigo
- Lose Control by Teddy Swims
- Dial Drunk – Noah Kahan, Post Malone
- BALISONG by Phantom Planet
- Simply The Best by Billianne
- Another Nail In My Heart by Squeeze
- Angel by Shaggy & Rayvon
- True by Spandau Ballet
- Sure Thing by Miguel
- Someday Someway by Marshall Crenshaw
- Strawberry Letter 23 by The Brothers Johnson
- Sunset Lover by Petit Biscuit
- Over the Moon by The Marías
- Lovin On Me by Jack Harlow
- Die For You by The Weeknd
- Sure Thing by Miguel
- Motorcycle Drive By by Third Eye Blind
- Suedehead – 2011 Remastered by Morrissey
- Don’t Tell Our Friend About Me by Blake Mills
- Every Time You Go Away by Paul Young
- Whenever You’re on My Mind by Marshall Crenshaw
- Roses – Imanbek Remix by SAINt JHN, Imanbek
- Ever Again by Robyn
- She’s Not Me by Jenny Lewis
- Let’s Be Still by The Head And The Heart
- Mature Themes by Ariel Pink
- Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver
- Holy by King Princess
- Sunset Lover by Petit Biscuit
- Over the Moon by The Marías
- End of Beginning by Djo
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