60 of the Best Songs About Pregnancy & Becoming a Mom

Ready to put together your pregnancy playlist? From the moment you announce your pregnancy to after you give birth to your bundle, these inspiring songs about pregnancy will take you through.

We’ve chosen songs about pregnancy, as well as songs that might be fun to listen to over this time.

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What is a good song to announce pregnancy?

We’ll kick off with the first song you’ll need on your pregnancy playlist — the one you use to announce your pregnancy. It all depends on what kind of announcement you want to make. Funny? Sweet? Tear-jerking? There’s really no one way to do this.

Here are our picks for a variety of flavors and a taste of their lyrics.

1. “Best Day of My Life” — American Authors I had a dream so big and loud I jumped so high I touched the sky.

2. “Three Little Birds” — Bob Marley Don’t worry about a thing ‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright

3. “(I Got You) I Feel Good” — James Brown Wow! I feel good, I knew that I would, now I feel good, I knew that I would, now So good, so good, I got you

4. “The Lucky Ones” — Tim Myers Climb a ladder up to the top of the world We'll do it together Ah ah ah Ah ah ah We're the lucky ones

5. “Happy” — Pharrell Williams It might seem crazy what I am 'bout to say Sunshine she's here, you can take a break I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space With the air, like I don't care, baby by the way Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof Because I'm happy

6. “Walking on Sunshine” — Katrina and the Waves I'm walking on sunshine, whoa And don't it feel good Hey, all right now

7. “Celebration” — Kool & the Gang There's a party goin' on right here A celebration to last throughout the years So bring your good times, and your laughter too We gonna celebrate your party with you Come on now Celebration Let's all celebrate and have a good time

8. “We are Family” — Sister Sledge We are family I got all my sisters with me We are family (get up, get up y'all) Get up everybody and sing

9. “Help” — The Beatles I need somebody (Help) Not just anybody (Help) You know I need someone, help

Which songs are best during pregnancy?

Honestly? Whatever songs make you feel good.

You’re probably feeling all sorts of things right now, from emotional highs and lows to, well, nausea and fatigue. Your favorite tunes can help you through all of it.

Studies have shown that music has all kinds of effects on your mood and sense of self — and the extra help can be really important as you go through this time.

But the benefits go further. Your baby may be enjoying those sweet sounds, too. Somewhere around the 23rd week of pregnancy, your baby will be able to hear noises from the world outside.

That means they might be enjoying your favorite tracks together with you. Basically, this could be the very beginning of a long musical journey you will go through with your little one. Consider this your first dance.

Plus, studies show that listening to music while you’re pregnant may have a positive impact on your baby when they are born. In fact, exposure to music while in the womb may even have an effect on brain development, according to this study.

When it comes to what to listen to, go with your gut. You’re going to go through a lot of feelings over these nine months. We’d say, choose the perfect fit for your current mood.

Songs about being pregnant

While not all of these songs were written specifically about pregnancy, they certainly speak to the emotions you might be going through during this journey. Some songs are about the big, sweet love you’re feeling. Other tunes speak about the confusing magic that is pregnancy.

Know that whatever you’re feeling right now is the right way to feel — and we can almost guarantee you there’s a song for every turn.

10. “A Mother’s Prayer” — Celine Dion
11. “I Got You” — Ciara
12. “Baby I Love You” — Aretha Franklin
13. “You’re Gonna Be” ‒ Reba McEntire
14. “Three Hearts” ‒ Alex Clare
15. “With Arms Wide Open” — Creed
16. “(You’re) Having My Baby” ‒ Paul Anka
17. “All-American Girl” ‒ Carrie Underwood
18. “Haven’t Met You Yet” — Michael Bublé
19. “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby” — Marvin Gaye
20. “The Mother” ‒ Brandi Carlile
21. “Ily (i love you baby)” — Surf Mesa
22. “Miracle” — Foo Fighters
23. “Capri” ‒ Colbie Callait
24. “I Saw God Today” ‒ George Strait
25. “Lullaby” — the Dixie Chicks
26. “Babyfather” ‒ Sade
27. “One’s on the Way” — Loretta Lynn
28. “My Little Girl” — Tim McGraw
29. “My Baby Must Be A Magician” — The Marvelettes
30. “Lions and Tigers” — Sleater Kenny
31. “The Sweetest Gift” — Sade

Songs about having a baby boy

If you have a little boy on the way, here are some sweet songs to sing to him:

32. “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)” — John Lennon
33. “Sweet Child O’ Mine” — Guns ‘N Roses
34. “Little Lion Man” — Mumford and Sons
35. “To Zion” — Lauryn Hill
36. “Speechless” — Alicia Keys
37. “The Day (That You Gave Me My Son)” ‒ Babyface
38. “What I Never Knew I Always Wanted” — Carrie Underwood
39. “Acapella” — Kelis
40. “This Angel” — Jennifer Nettles
41. “He Gets That From Me” — Reba McEntire
42. “When You Need Me” — Bruce Springsteen
43. “Sail to the Moon” — Radiohead
44. “The One Thing” — Shakira
45. “Gabriel and Me” — Joan Baez
46. “Lullaby for Wyatt” — Sheryl Crow
47. “Father, Son” — Peter Gabriel
48. “My Baby” — Britney Spears
49. “Child of Mine” — Carole King
50. “Kooks” — David Bowie

Songs about having a baby girl

And these songs go out to that little girl that’s about to burst onto the scene:

51. “My Girl” — The Temptations
52. “Blue” — Beyoncé
53. “Little Star” — Madonna
54. “Isn’t She Lovely” — Stevie Wonder (A classic)
55. “My Little Girl” — Tim McGraw
56. “My Baby” — The Temptations
57. “I Hope You Dance” — Lee Ann Womack
58. “Count on Me” — Bruno Mars
59. “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” — Prince
60. “Daughters” — John Mayer
61. “Baby Doll” — Tony!Toni!Toné!
62. “Into My Arms” — Nick Cave
63. “Sweet Pea” — Amos
64. “Daddy’s Little Girl” — Kippi Brannon
65. “In My Daughter’s Eyes” — Martina McBride
66. “You Are My Baby” — Kimya Dawson
67. “This Angel” — Jennifer Nettles
68. “Lovin’ You” — Minnie Riperton
69. “You Are My Sunshine” — Jimmie Davis

What country song is about having a baby unexpectedly?

If you’re dealing with a bit of a surprise, what about some tunes to fit your situation?

70. “There Goes My Life” ‒ Kenny Chesney (It’s not as depressing as it sounds!)
71. Knocked Up ‒ Angaleena Presley
72. “Pregnant Again” ‒ Loretta Lynn
73. “Two Pink Lines” ‒ Eric Church
74. “Papa Don’t Preach” ‒ Madonna
75. “Heartbeat” ‒ Linda Arnold

And why not tune into your Peanut community to see what they’re listening to? And if you’re after some playlist suggestions for labor and delivery, we’ve got you covered.

Enjoy those tunes, mama. 🎶