Bringing a child into the world is a monumental event, filled with a rollercoaster of emotions.
Amidst the whirlwind of preparing to welcome a little one into the world, one element that often gets overlooked by parents-to-be is the power of music during childbirth.
Creating a birthing playlist can transform the atmosphere of the delivery room, offering comfort, motivation, and a touch of familiarity during this extraordinary journey.
If you’re looking to create a birthing playlist but are unsure of what songs to include, check out these 20 songs below that we think should definitely make the cut.
1. Perfect by Ed Sheeran
2. My Girl by The Temptations
3. Breathin’ by Ariana Grande
4. Your Song by Elton John
5. Unstoppable by Sia
6. Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
7. From This Moment On by Shania Twain
8. Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) by John Lennon
9. Stand By Me by Ben E. King
10. Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles
11. At Last by Etta James
12. Yellow by Coldplay
13. Every Breath You Take by The Police
14. Dancing in the Moonlight by Toploader
15. I am Woman by Emmy Meli
16. Easy (Like Sunday Morning) by Commodores
17. Dreams by Fleetwood Mac
18. High by Lighthouse Family
19. Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper
20. Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey