Songs of Pregnancy: Moving Masterpieces to Listen to During Pregnancy

MotherMINMI

Mother

A story of a mother’s love and joy that begins with a translucent morning light and a sky of pale blue.

Its sweeping melodies and beautiful scenes, reflecting a range of emotions, deepen the sense of connection with a child.

Featured on the album “Mother,” released in July 2010, it reached No.

5 on the Oricon Albums Chart.

Written and composed by MINMI herself, the song conveys feelings she came to understand only after becoming a mother.

Created during her second pregnancy, it expresses the happiness and anxiety of a mother expecting a new life, as well as profound love for her child.

It’s a song we hope expectant moms and dads, as well as families raising children, will listen to.

LullabyNatsukawa Rimi

Rimi Natsukawa / Cradle Song

It’s a celebrated song that conveys the feeling of gently watching over a baby, with a tender, lullaby-like atmosphere.

The chirping of canaries, the rustling of berries, and moonlit scenes are woven in, expanding a warm world that envelops a beloved child in harmony with nature.

Released in February 2011 as Rimi Natsukawa’s first song after becoming a mother, it was also included on the album “Nuchigusui Mimigusui.” It’s a perfect piece for moments of celebrating a new life and feeling deep love for one’s child.

Beautiful FlowerFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Beautiful Flower (Full ver.)

A gem-like ballad by Masaharu Fukuyama that gently sings of love for children and prayers for the future.

It portrays the preciousness of life and the depth of love passed from parent to child, wrapped in warm melodies.

Released as a single in May 2006, it gained attention as a tie-in song for Panasonic’s digital video camera and was also included on the album “5 Nen Mono.” The clear tones of the acoustic guitar and Fukuyama’s warm vocals will further illuminate the joy of families welcoming a new life.

It’s a song we wholeheartedly recommend to couples awaiting childbirth and to families watching over their children’s growth.

rainbow-coloredayaka

Ayaka / Nijiiro Music Video

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.