Songs to Cheer You On During Childbirth: Beloved Classics and Popular Tracks That Soothe Anxiety
When you find out you’re expecting a baby, it’s such a joyful feeling, isn’t it?
At the same time, worries about childbirth and parenting may cross your mind.
For first-time parents especially, it’s an unknown experience that can keep you up at night just thinking about it.
Even with advances in medicine, giving birth is still a life-or-death event.
And parenting rarely goes exactly as ideally as we imagine.
Many of you are probably holding a lot of anxiety inside.
In this article, we’ve gathered uplifting songs we want expectant mothers and couples to listen to as they approach childbirth.
There are many songs that will stay close and whisper, “It’s going to be okay,” and support your heart.
If anxiety keeps you from sleeping, please give them a listen.
Songs to cheer you on during childbirth: classic and popular tracks that ease anxiety (1–10)
rainbowSuda Masaki
The birth of a baby means there’s one more precious person in this world.
It’s a song by Masaki Suda, who’s also thriving as an actor, released in 2020 as his fifth single.
It’s the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.” This moving ballad features a warm melody and Suda’s straightforward vocals, making you feel very gentle as you listen.
Be sure to savor each and every word of the lyrics.
It might be nice for couples to listen together.
The thing I wanted mostMakihara Noriyuki
It’s a gentle message song that says making others happy is one’s own happiness.
It’s a track by singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara, who has produced numerous classics, released in 2004 as his 32nd single.
Since it was used as the theme song for the drama “Last Present: The Last Summer Living with My Daughter” and in commercials, many people have probably heard it.
The mid-tempo feel is wonderfully easy on the ears! As you listen, your heart grows calm.
Definitely give it a try when your mind is overflowing with anxiety.
Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN
This song was chosen as the theme for NHK’s morning drama series “Yell” and became a hit.
Created by the popular music group GReeeeN, it was released in 2020 as their 34th single.
Its sound—both grand and catchy—resonates deeply, as do the strong, steady vocals and the lyrics filled with words for a cherished person; all of it is profoundly moving.
It’s a wonderful cheer song that gently wraps and eases anxious feelings.
To youChris Hart
I wonder if our baby will be born safely…
Can we really be good parents…? As the due date approaches, many couples start to feel anxious.
At times like that, I recommend Chris Hart’s “Anata e” (“To You”).
Its lyrics teach us that when you have someone to protect, you become strong in the truest sense, and Chris Hart’s warm, enveloping voice brings tears to your eyes.
The story-style music video is also deeply moving, so please watch it.
You may have many worries, but when you feel overwhelmed, listen to this song and try to think positively: “Let’s grow together with our child.”
From your momHatsuda Etsuko
Etsuko Hatsuda’s signature song “Kimi no Mama yori” is likely familiar to many couples who have experienced pregnancy and childbirth.
Hatsuda herself is a mother.
She released this song in 2009.
It’s a moving piece packed with episodes—the wonder of giving birth, the hardships of childcare, the regrets, the dreams she gave up.
It’s an encouraging song you should listen to at least once when you feel anxious about giving birth or about the parenting that lies ahead.
MiracleMINMI
This is a message song from a baby in the womb to their parents.
It’s included on MOTHER, an album released in 2010 by MINMI, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture.
While pregnancy brings joy, many couples also feel anxious about morning sickness, childbirth, and childcare, which can lead to more arguments.
This is a song we want those couples to hear.
The lyrics are written entirely from the baby’s perspective, telling the parents, “I’m doing my best to come meet you, so let’s smile together.” If you find yourselves arguing, please try listening to it together.
MiracleGReeeeN
Even just from this, you can feel the straightforward emotions woven into the song.
Known for numerous hits like “Haruka” and “Ai Uta,” GReeeeN released this as one of their signature tracks in 2008 as their seventh single.
Chosen as the theme song for the high school baseball drama “ROOKIES,” it has since become established as a baseball cheer anthem.
It’s a pure love song that sings, “Meeting you is a miracle.” Try listening to it while thinking of your precious child with whom you’ll spend the decades to come.