Songs of Pregnancy: Moving Masterpieces to Listen to During Pregnancy
Congratulations to the mothers and fathers who are lovingly cherishing the new life they’ve been blessed with, and to everyone supporting them.
In this article, we introduce timeless songs you’ll want to listen to during pregnancy.
The ten-month pregnancy journey is filled with a mix of emotions—joy, happiness, and anxieties about childbirth.
We’ve gathered moving masterpieces perfect for times like these.
Each track celebrates your baby and evokes thoughts of the new future ahead.
Please listen with your little one in mind.
Songs of Pregnancy: 10 Moving Masterpieces to Listen to During Pregnancy (1–10)
October 10KingrassHoppers
This moving song celebrates a father’s joy at the gift of life.
A father’s feelings are just as important as a mother’s love, and they might be what reassures a pregnant woman the most.
Many dads probably related to the rap-style lyrics.
You can almost picture a brand-new father, determined to become someone his child can be proud of and doing his best—so much so that it brings a little smile to your face.
If only you were here so I could hold you.miwa
A song by miwa that was chosen as the theme for the moving obstetrics drama “Kounodori.” For a mom, it’s enough that her baby is born healthy and smiles with energy.
This song makes you long to meet that little one who will become such a precious presence.
During the ten months of pregnancy, there will surely be very hard days for moms.
But if it’s to meet their beloved baby, they can keep going.
And after the birth, they can give their all for this child.
This song conveys a mother’s strong will and immense love.
From your momHatsuda Etsuko
Etsuko Hatsuda, a housewife singer from Osaka Prefecture, and her song “From Your Mom.” The lyrics depict experiences any mother is likely to go through and the feelings that come with them.
Joy, excitement, worries, sadness—when you’re blessed with a child, all kinds of emotions well up.
Her warm voice pairs perfectly with lyrics that speak on your behalf, and before you know it, you’ll be in tears.
It’s a wonderful number I hope not only expectant mothers but fathers, too, will listen to.
My Little RoseHirai Dai
Dai Hirai’s “My Little Rose” celebrates the birth of a new life.
It’s a love song that conveys the deep affection he feels for his beloved daughter born this September, imbued with the hope that this precious life will grow healthy and strong—like a bud blossoming into a beautiful flower.
The heartfelt lyrics carried by a gentle melody may well bring tears to your eyes.
The track even includes the baby’s first cry, offering a blissful moment that lets you imagine the happiness of family everyday life.
It’s a soothing masterpiece we especially recommend to those who are expecting.
To be a motherAbe Mao
It’s a song that conveys an infinite love for one’s child.
From lyrics that sing about the singer’s own shortcomings as a mother to lines that say she wouldn’t hesitate to sacrifice everything for her beloved child, Abe Mao delivers it all effortlessly, like a lullaby—her talent really shines through.
To be a mother… it’s a timeless challenge, and this song quietly gives voice to that.
I hope every woman listens to it—those about to give birth, those who already have grown children, all women.
Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya
A song that celebrates encounters, connections, and the preciousness of life.
The lyrics were written by Mariya Takeuchi and the music composed by Takatsugu Muramatsu.
It was originally produced as an insert song for the 2008 NHK morning drama series “Dandan,” and later became popular as wedding background music and a graduation chorus piece.
Characterized by its simple melody and heartfelt lyrics, it was released as a single in September 2014 and has been included on various albums.
It’s also recommended for relaxing during pregnancy or when you want to deepen the bond with your baby.
Because you were thereCrystal Kay
For a mom, a baby on the way is an irreplaceable, precious presence—someone whose mere existence here and now is enough.
This Crystal Kay track lets you feel that immense love for such a treasured baby.
Originally the theme song for the drama “Wild Heroes” starring EXILE’s TAKAHIRO, it later collaborated with the photo book app Nohana as part of a project to express a mother’s gratitude to her child, thanks to its overflowing message of great love.
It’s a song that strengthens moms, reminding them that no matter how hard things get, they must protect this child who gives them the courage to carry on.