Share your favourite song to our birth playlist
New parents are being urged to share their favourite songs to add to a playlist for families giving birth in theatre at our Women's Hospital.
Staff are creating a collection of songs for use in emergency birth scenarios or when families don't have their own music to create a more relaxing environment.
Dr Kelly Cullis, Consultant Anaesthetist, originally came up with the idea. She explained: " Giving birth in theatre can be a scary thought for many of our families. Playing music is one of the ways we try to reduce that anxiety. Families are invited to bring their own playlists to connect to our speaker. When families don't have a playlist, one of the staff members will put on their own music. However, it's so personal, so the option of using a playlist created by hundreds of families with their favourite birth songs would be really special."
The playlist will be used for families having an emergency caesarean birth or for families who haven’t
It will be played in the theatre to help provide a positive environment during a potentially stressful time.<
Kerry added: “I see the impact that music can have on people.
“It can really help set the tone and atmosphere of the room, and we want people to feel at ease.
“Music can also provide a talking point and work as a distraction, and it could be very empowering to listen to music used by other women during their birth.
“I want this playlist to help ensure they have a positive birthing experience no matter how it happens.”
Do you have a song you would like to share? Simply fill in the form on our website with the song title and artist.