Role of Music in Maternal Care

Author(s)	Prof. Archana Sonar
Country	India
Abstract	Music plays an important supportive and therapeutic role in maternal care by positively influencing the physical, emotional, and psychological health of women during pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period. Evidence suggests that the use of music in maternal care helps reduce stress, anxiety, and fear by encouraging relaxation and emotional balance. During pregnancy, calming music aids in stabilizing maternal mood, reducing blood pressure, and strengthening maternal–fetal bonding through auditory stimulation. During labour, music functions as a non-pharmacological method for pain relief and comfort. In the postnatal phase, music contributes to emotional healing and helps lower the risk of postpartum depression. Overall, music is a safe, affordable, and easily accessible complementary therapy that supports holistic maternal care and enhances the childbirth experience. This article highlights the benefits of music during pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period, along with the different types of music recommended for use during maternal care.
Keywords	Music, therapeutic benefits, holistic maternal care, postpartum depression.
Field	Biology > Medical / Physiology
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-03

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