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.
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Songs to cheer you on during childbirth: classic and popular tracks that ease anxiety (1–10)
Something wonderful is waiting for you.Fujita Maiko
It’s a supportive song that gently sings, “I know how hard you’re trying,” bringing tears with its kindness.
It’s a track by Maiko Fujita, a singer-songwriter from Aichi Prefecture, released in 2017 as her fifth single.
The song was used as an original insert track for the TV program “My First Errand.” The strings and piano feel as if they wrap your heart in warmth.
If you’re someone who tends to shoulder anxiety and worries alone, this will surely resonate.
Why not let this song give you courage and try sharing those feelings with someone?
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One song known to have been written by aiko for a friend whose water broke is “Hitomi.” It wasn’t released as a single, but is included on her 2006 album Kanojo.
With its gentle melody and warm words for a woman facing childbirth, this song is sure to give you courage if you listen to it before delivery.
Some parts of the lyrics can also be taken as messages to the newborn child, so it’s recommended to listen to it with your little one after birth as well.
Wishing you strength for the delivery as you look forward to meeting your baby.
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
If there were a ranking of motivational songs, this masterpiece would surely make the list: “TOMORROW” by Mayo Okamoto.
Although the song wasn’t written with pregnancy or childbirth in mind, the chorus—telling you that it’s okay to cry your heart out when times are tough—is incredibly encouraging.
During pregnancy, hormonal changes can make you emotionally unstable, and many women feel fear about the unknown of childbirth.
When the tears just won’t stop, listen to this song and give yourself wholehearted affirmation.
Songs to Cheer You On During Childbirth: Classics and Popular Tracks That Support Anxious Feelings (11–20)
Tears of Joy feat. Che’Nelle & MACOSPICY CHOCOLATE
Many parents must feel grateful for their newborn child.
Anticipating that feeling, how about this song? “Ureshi Namida (Happy Tears) feat.
Che’Nelle & MACO” was created by SPICY CHOCOLATE with singers Che’Nelle and MACO, and released in 2014.
Its appeal lies in lyrics that tighten your chest—expressing a heartfelt “thank you” to someone precious, so genuine that it brings you to tears.
When your child is born, you’ll surely feel the same way as the song.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
This song, which also became popular as a graduation tune, is a ballad that conveys deep love and connection.
Released by Motohiro Hata in 2014, it became a massive hit when it was chosen as the theme song for the animated film STAND BY ME Doraemon.
Childbirth places a significant burden on women.
Even women who never complain are surely filled with anxiety inside.
For men who want to be supportive but aren’t sure how, I encourage you to give her this song.
Your feelings will surely come through.
Your Song for YouNEW!Kawasaki Takaya
Singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki captivates many listeners with his warm acoustic sound and a voice that gently embraces the heart.
Woven with careful words expressing deep love for an irreplaceable presence and gratitude for the small moments of everyday life, this ballad was released in March 2018 as a track on the album “I believe in you,” and a re-arranged version was included on the album “Nukumori,” released in June 2023.
It is also known for being featured in a TV commercial limited to the Kansai region.
This work resonates with the joy of welcoming one’s own child into the world and the warmth of parental love.
It is a masterpiece we hope those who wish to convey their overflowing feelings at milestones celebrating a beloved child’s growth will listen to.
lightUtada Hikaru
This is a song that stays close to feelings of anxiety.
Released in 2002 as a single by Hikaru Utada, it was used as the ending theme for the game Kingdom Hearts.
As childbirth approaches, anxiety grows stronger.
Of course, there are men who want to support women during that time, but in the end, it’s the woman who gives birth.
It’s hard to truly share the exact same feelings, isn’t it? In moments like that, try listening to this song.
It may help both of you recognize the importance of the time you spend together and the feelings that are hard to put into words.