113 Songs About Pregnancy, Birth & 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.

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

1. “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)” — John Lennon
2. “Sweet Child O’ Mine” — Guns ‘N Roses
3. “Little Lion Man” — Mumford and Sons
4. “To Zion” — Lauryn Hill
5. “Speechless” — Alicia Keys
6. “The Day (That You Gave Me My Son)” ‒ Babyface
7. “What I Never Knew I Always Wanted” — Carrie Underwood
8. “Acapella” — Kelis
9. “This Angel” — Jennifer Nettles
10. “Follow Me” — Muse
11. "My Boy" — Elvis Presley
12. “He Gets That From Me” — Reba McEntire
13. “When You Need Me” — Bruce Springsteen
14. “Sail to the Moon” — Radiohead
15. “The One Thing” — Shakira
16. “Gabriel and Me” — Joan Baez
17. “Lullaby for Wyatt” — Sheryl Crow
18. "Watching You" — Rodney Atkins
19. “Father, Son” — Peter Gabriel
20. “My Baby” — Britney Spears
21. “Child of Mine” — Carole King
22. “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:

1. “My Girl” — The Temptations
2. “Blue” — Beyoncé
3. “Little Star” — Madonna
4. “Isn’t She Lovely” — Stevie Wonder (A classic)
5. “My Little Girl” — Tim McGraw
6. "You'll Always Be My Baby" — Sara Evans
7. “My Baby” — The Temptations
8. "Butterfly Kisses" — Bob Carlisle
9. “I Hope You Dance” — Lee Ann Womack
10. “Count on Me” — Bruno Mars
11. “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” — Prince
12. “Daughters” — John Mayer
13. “Baby Doll” — Tony!Toni!Toné!
14. "I Loved Her First" — Heartland
15. “Into My Arms” — Nick Cave
16. “The Best Day” — Taylor Swift
17. “Sweet Pea” — Amos
18. “Daddy’s Little Girl” — Kippi Brannon
19. “In My Daughter’s Eyes” — Martina McBride
20. “You Are My Baby” — Kimya Dawson
21. “This Angel” — Jennifer Nettles
22. “Lovin’ You” — Minnie Riperton
23. “You Are My Sunshine” — Jimmie Davis

Songs for your maternity photoshoot

Whether you're going for soft and cinematic or you just need something good to move to for an hour, these tracks work for maternity photos and the reels that come after.

Bump-glow tip: for reels, pick something with a strong first 15 seconds — that's the part people actually hear before they swipe.

1. "A Thousand Years" — Christina Perri
2. "At Last" — Etta James
3. "Skinny Love" — Bon Iver
4. "Such Great Heights" — Iron & Wine
5. "Feeling Good" — Nina Simone
6. "Home" — Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
7. "Somewhere Only We Know" — Keane
8. "Ho Hey" — The Lumineers
9. "Sweet Disposition" — The Temper Trap
10. "Sunday Morning" — Maroon 5
11. "I Won't Give Up" — Jason Mraz
12. "Budapest" — George Ezra
13. "Best Part" — Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R.
14. "Glorious" — Macklemore ft. Skylar Grey

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?

1. “There Goes My Life” ‒ Kenny Chesney (It’s not as depressing as it sounds!)
2. Knocked Up ‒ Angaleena Presley
3. “Pregnant Again” ‒ Loretta Lynn
4. “Two Pink Lines” ‒ Eric Church
5. “Papa Don’t Preach” ‒ Madonna
6. “Heartbeat” ‒ Linda Arnold

Songs for labor, birth and delivery

A good labor playlist isn't one mood the whole way through. Build yours in stages so the music can move with you.

For early labor (slow it down):

1. "Breathe Me" — Sia
2. "Weightless" — Marconi Union (this one's been studied and is often cited as one of the most relaxing songs ever recorded!)
3. "All Is Full of Love" — Björk
4. "Landslide" — Fleetwood Mac
5. "You'll Be in My Heart" — Phil Collins

For active labor (keep it moving):

1. "Dog Days Are Over" — Florence + the Machine
2. "Run the World (Girls)" — Beyoncé
3. Shut Up and Dance" — Walk the Moon
4. "Roar" — Katy Perry
5. “… Ready for It?” — Taylor Swift

For pushing (bring the power):

1. "Fight Song" — Rachel Platten
2. "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" — Kelly Clarkson
3. "Eye of the Tiger" — Survivor
4. "Titanium" — David Guetta ft. Sia
5. "Halo" — Beyoncé

Loop back to your community for what actually worked in the delivery room — every birth playlist looks a little different.

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. 🎶