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: Beloved and Popular Tracks That Support Your Anxious Feelings (21–30)
I want to protect youJUJU
I feel that listening to music like this during pregnancy can bring a sense of peace and foster feelings of love toward the baby.
There may be anxiety and fear, but above all, it’s about protecting the baby.
By keeping that in mind, I believe those feelings can be transformed into anticipation and joy.
arigatouAmuro Namie
It’s a lovely song that expresses heartfelt gratitude, and I was impressed to hear Namie sing a track like this.
It’s truly moving.
I also think it’s a song you can listen to both during childbirth and after.
It wells up in your chest and really sinks into your heart.
Songs to Cheer You On Through Childbirth: Beloved and Popular Tracks That Ease Anxiety (31–40)
LullabyMiura Daichi
I think this song makes it easy to feel a lot of love for the baby in your belly.
Even on sleepless nights, it feels like you could drift right off.
When you’re anxious, stress can keep you from sleeping, so let’s lift our spirits with this song and get plenty of rest.
A Song for YouChe’Nelle
Che’Nelle’s song, which overflows with compassion and gratitude for others, gently wraps thoughts for a loved one in a familiar melody infused with R&B elements and her crystal-clear vocals.
Released in July 2009, it was also used as the theme song for the film “Chronos Jointer’s Legend.” It was later included on the albums “Che’Nelle World” and “10th Anniversary ALL TIME BEST,” and has become a timeless favorite.
Resonating with many as a song that accompanies life’s important moments—such as childbirth and weddings—it’s highly recommended for those who want to express gratitude to someone special.
BirthNakajima Miyuki
I think this is also a really great classic.
True to its title, “Birth,” Miyuki Nakajima sings it with her uniquely powerful vocal style, and you can feel the energy.
It’s a truly wonderful song.
There’s no doubt that listening to it over and over will encourage you.
For the children yet to be bornOda Kazumasa
Just the title alone really tugs at your heartstrings, doesn’t it? If it were your own child, you’d find them all the more irresistibly adorable.
I want to carry this sense of wonder from childbirth with me forever.
I also recommend it as a cheer song during delivery.
rainbow-coloredayaka
With its warm, comforting melody and powerful vocals, this song gently enfolds a hope-filled moment, as if welcoming the birth of new life.
Released in June 2014 as a single by Ayaka, it was written as the theme song for the NHK drama series Hanako to Anne.
Portraying the story of a life everyone walks, the process of shaping oneself step by step, and hope for the future, the piece—centered on the tender tones of an acoustic guitar—closely resonates with the listener’s heart.
It’s a song that gives a gentle push forward, perfect for moments of new beginnings such as weddings or childbirth, inspiring you to face ahead and walk in your own way.