I got given an Ipod Nano for my Birthday so I could use it when home & at the birth. I downloaded all my fav songs & can say I didn't even get it out at the hosp. It was the last thing on my mind, I do remember noticing when the midwife put on some relaxation cd & that was it can't remember it at all after that.
But it has been a godsend when we go away, as we have speakers & DS has music to sleep.