Must-have pregnancy playlist -- soothing songs and music for peaceful sleep

Pamper yourself with soothing music designed for you and your little one.

For an expectant mother, keeping calm and being cheerful is the prime goal. Music can help achieve both. Happy rhymes and rhythms make you sing along and smile while soft instruments or the violin can help you relax and even slide into slumber. Your baby also responds to various sounds, including music. Research indicates that music also has positive effect on your blood pressure. Here s a list of some relaxing yet happy tunes you can listen to during pregnancy:

1. Many expectant mothers have recommended the Sleep song by Secret Garden. It has a calming effect on the baby and soothes the mother too. You can also try these 9 ways to ease stress during pregnancy.

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2. If you are a fan of western classical music, Mozart has to be on the list. Mozart had something for everyone, including a series for mothers-to-be. The violin with the sound of flowing water immediately soothes your body and mind.

3. The instruments in this Garbhsanskar music create a perfect harmony between shlokas for pregnancy and classical music to suit the taste of pregnant women. It doubles up as a lullaby for the expectant mother and the baby too. Did you know these 7 things could lead to preterm labour but you can prevent them?

4. Chanting the Om mantra creates the same effect as meditation. It slows down the nervous system and calms the mind. A relaxed mind helps regulate blood pressure and hence listening to these chants is beneficial to your health too. The mantra is also known to have spiritual powers and brings you in sync with nature.

5. This piece was designed for women to relax during labour or childbirth. If you are feeling more restless than usual, listening to this music during pregnancy will bring your body and mind at rest and calm your baby too. Parental classes can also help relieve stress during pregnancy.

6. This can definitely be termed as music for babies. You can hear birds chirping and the sound of their wings fluttering, a waterfall nearby and soft music in the backdrop. It s a perfect setting for you and your baby to relax. Read how these diet tips can help beat pregnancy stress.

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