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Music that’s good for prenatal care: classic masterpieces and popular recommended songs to help mom and baby relax

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Many expectant mothers may feel, “I want to do something for my baby!” and start prenatal education.

It’s said that from around 18–20 weeks, when mothers begin to feel fetal movements, a baby’s brain and senses develop rapidly, so this is a recommended time to start prenatal education.

With that in mind, we’ve gathered music that’s perfect for prenatal listening, focusing on classical masterpieces.

Of course, it’s important for your baby to hear beautiful music, but it’s also very important for the mother to relax and spend her pregnancy with a calm mind.

Please enjoy soothing moments listening to music together with the baby in your belly.

Your warm, happy feelings will surely be conveyed to your baby.

Music Good for Prenatal Education: Masterpieces and Recommended Popular Songs That Help Moms and Babies Relax (31–40)

Thank you for being born.fūko

Thank you for being born – Fuuko [Full ver.]

Thank you for being born.fūko

A ballad by Fuko that celebrates the long-awaited meeting with her child, carried by a gentle, warm piano melody and a clear, translucent voice.

It delicately weaves themes of the parent–child bond that everyone experiences at least once and the preciousness of life.

Released in March 2021, the song was also used as the theme for Episode 4, “Treasure,” of the short film series “A Certain Story,” and has surpassed 4.5 million views on social media.

This gem, born from the collaboration between Tatsuya Kitagawa, who wrote and composed the song, and Fuko, is recommended for those who wish to share in the joy of childbirth and parenting.

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ScheherazadeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Rimskij-Korsakow: Scheherazade ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Alain Altinoglu

ScheherazadeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Rimsky-Korsakov is famous as a composer who masterfully employs orchestration—one of the renowned “Mighty Five” of Russia.

His Scheherazade is a masterpiece that features Scheherazade, a character from the collection of Islamic tales, as the narrator.

The story follows Scheherazade telling stories to King Shahryar night after night, and the two eventually fall in love.

The music reflects this theme, crafted into a highly dramatic work with striking contrasts.

With its many developments and broad expressive range, it offers a wide musical experience and can even be recommended for prenatal listening.

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MoldauBedorujifu・Sume tana

[Stanislav Kochanovsky] Bedřich Smetana: Vltava (The Moldau), symphonic poem

MoldauBedorujifu・Sume tana

Bedřich Smetana, a composer of the Czech national school known as a pioneer of Czech music.

Among his works, the second piece from his symphonic cycle Má vlast, “Vltava” (The Moldau), is highly recommended for prenatal listening, with its flowing melodies that seem to gently stimulate the mind.

It’s an extremely famous piece, so some of you may have studied it in music class.

Even if not, its very approachable melody makes it a great recommendation for those who don’t usually listen to classical music!

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In conclusion

How did you like the recommended music for prenatal education? Did you find any songs that help calm your mind when you listen to them? Try starting prenatal music gently around the time your morning sickness eases or when your baby’s hearing is developing.

The ten months that seem long but pass quickly—choose relaxing music and spend the time peacefully with your baby.