The Music Therapy-Assisted Childbirth program: A study evaluation

Journal/Book: Pre and Peri Natal Psychology Journal. 1989; 4: 111-124.

Abstract: Describes a music therapy-assisted childbirth program in terms of (1) anxiety reduction and relaxation during late pregnancy, (2) pain management alternatives to medication during labor, and (3) pre- and postnatal infant stimulation/relaxation through music and verbalization to influence its development. The program attempts to facilitate a reduction of stress for the working mother-to-be as well as a positive mother-child interaction in the postnatal period. Data from 21 primiparous Ss reveal benefits of the program, including a reduction in anxiety during the reproductive cycle, a high level of satisfaction with the childbirth experience, and the ability to soothe the infant through prenatal music.

Note: music therapy assisted childbirth program; prenatal stress reduction & labor pain management & positive postnatal mother child interaction; primiparous mothers

Keyword(s): Music therapy; hospital programs; mother child relations; labor childbirth; pregnancy ; pain ; stress management; postnatal period; adulthood

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