My room--not theirs! A case study of music during childbirth

Journal/Book: J Aust Coll Midwives. 1992; 5: 27-30 1031-170x.

Abstract: The more holistic goals of midwifery are emphasised in this paper through the therapeutic application of music. Material resulting from an interview with a mother after the birth of her first child is used to demonstrate many of the psychological and socio-psychological benefits of listening to music during labour. Several of these benefits were experienced not only by the mother-to-be but also by her partner and the hospital staff. In the outlining of numerous advantages for employing music listening in birthing situations--in particular, comfort and security, self-esteem, socialisation and personal control--the importance of music as a nursing intervention is stressed.

Keyword(s): Infant, Newborn; Pregnancy Labor ; Music ; Music Therapy Case Report; Female; Human; Male

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