Childbirth and music can go hand in hand, but a birthing play list is a personal and impactful tool for birthing women. And let’s be clear about something – there is a difference between listening to music and receiving music therapy from a qualified professional. We might all enjoy listening to music from time to time, but music therapy goes beyond that: music therapists are trained to use music expressly for therapeutic purposes, and must follow rigorous standards of practice, clinical care, and ethical guidelines. Ask any qualified music therapist, and they will tell you: Music is VERY powerful, and sometimes it can have negative effects. There are an increasing number of music therapists specializing in music therapy assisted childbirth.

Source: Huffington Post March 06, 2017 01:31 UTC