The results provide evidence that nurses can use
soft music to help decrease both sensation and distress
of pain in the first 3 hours of the active phase of labor.
Although music is often not used in the labor room
either in Thailand or around the world, some individuals
bring in their favorite music to play during labor.
There is now evidence for nurses to provide a variety
of soothing music that would appeal to their patients
and include some culturally relevant selections. Music
can be started early in labor to help women to respond
to their contractions with relaxation and distraction.
They can use headphones, pillow speakers, in-ear
speakers, or “in-room” music, as they prefer.