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)
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.
pupilaiko
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.
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.
Songs to Cheer You On During Childbirth: Classics and Popular Tracks That Support Anxious Feelings (11–20)
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.
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.
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.
Child GodShimabukuro Hiroko
This is the version of “Warabigami,” composed by Okinawan musician Misako Koja, sung by vocalist Hiroko Shimabukuro.
It was released in 2013 as her 15th single.
For those from Okinawa, its heartwarming melody and lyrics will likely feel familiar and comforting.
The song expresses a wish for a child soon to be born to grow up healthy and strong—a wish that every mother surely shares.
Please listen to this song, be soothed and encouraged, and welcome a wonderful birthday.