Singing through labor

One of my favorite blogs about all things related to giving birth is Bellies and Babies. The writer, Nicole is a doula and childbirth educator as well as a Christian. I always appreciate the in depth articles she posts about c-sections and VBACs. A lot of her posts are just inspiring whether they be stories or pictures of birth related art. Her latest post is about singing during labor and the comfort it can bring while also keeping your breathing relaxed and deep. She included video of some amazing women actually singing (and beautifully, too!) through and between hard contractions. This particular woman blew me away with her focus and her voice! It almost brought me to tears knowing her 7 yr old daughter was there, and I think the woman was laboring in her room! So sweet!

At first, this sounded ridiculously impossible to me. During my labor with Eli, I remember groaning and moaning which seemed to help, but after seeing these women, I think I might try singing. I will have to plan out some songs before hand, definitely some hymns to remind myself that God is indeed on my side (even though it feels like just the opposite at times). Of course, I'll throw in something more upbeat like Michael Jackson. I've re-written the words to "Beat it" so I will have the perfect tune paired with some powerful encouraging words to get me through the hard ones.

To be sung to the tune of Michael Jackson's "Beat it"

People told you but you didn't want to hear

"The pain will be so hard, you'll want to disappear,

The contractions make you hot, you'll want to drink a beer"

But you can beat it, just beat it

You'll want to run, you'll have to do what you can

Work with your body, act like a macho man

Ask for prayer, be tough and do what you can

So beat it, just do what you can

Just beat it , Beat it

No one wants to be defeated

Doctors want to strap you in a bed tight

But you're at home, you'll show 'em who's right

Just beat it

Just beat it

Hour after hour you're forgetting your plan

Don't forget to lean on your hubby man

Those contractions will kill, but you do what you can

So beat it, just beat it

You're not alone, your birthing team is there

They will help you out if you are feeling scared

Focus on your body, it will meet you there

And soon you'll be holding lil' baby bear

So beat it, cause you want to be there!!

Just beat it , Beat it

No you won't be defeated

Who can be against you with God on your side

He will bring you through it, even the ring of fire

Just beat it

Just beat it

I have a lot of pregnant friends right now both in Seattle and St. Louis-feel free ladies to use my song. Let me know if it works for ya ;)