The Most Popular Songs To Give Birth To, According to a New Study

There’s the song that played when you first met, the one you danced to at your wedding and then there’s the song playing when your baby enters the world. Music provides the soundtrack to life’s most unforgettable moments, and for moms pushing through one of the hardest and most beautiful experiences of all, the right playlist can help you push through.

If you’re one of the 47% of parents planning to curate a labor and delivery playlist but need a little inspiration, you’re in luck. Stroller brand iCandy analyzed over 1,800 Spotify playlists created by parents for “getting through labour,” “giving birth” and “C-section” and uncovered the songs and artists that appear again and again.

The Most Popular Songs for Giving Birth

1. “Here Comes The Sun” — The Beatles
2. “Landslide” — Fleetwood Mac
3. “Yellow” — Coldplay
4. “Your Song” — Elton John
5. “All of Me” — John Legend
6. “Sunrise” — Norah Jones
7. “Better Together” — Jack Johnson
8. “Ocean Eyes” — Billie Eilish
9. “A Thousand Years” — Christina Perri
10. “Dreams” — Fleetwood Mac
11. “Fix You” — Coldplay
12. “Perfect” — Ed Sheeran
13. “Say You Won’t Let Go” — James Arthur
14. “Only Love” — Ben Howard
15. “Iris” — The Goo Goo Dolls

Appearing on more than 100 playlists, “Here Comes The Sun” by The Beatles takes the top spot as the most popular song to give birth to. Its calming optimism makes it a perfect welcome-to-the-world moment. Coming in second and appearing on 55 playlists, Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” offers a soothing melody ideal for calming C-section anxiety. And rounding out the top three, Coldplay’s “Yellow,” featured on 54 playlists, brings an uplifting build perfect for those last few pushes.

The Most Popular Artists for Giving Birth

1. Coldplay
2. Ed Sheeran
3. Fleetwood Mac
4. The Beatles
5. Elton John
6. Billie Eilish
7. Elevation Worship
8. Norah Jones
9. Beautiful Chorus
10. Lauren Daigle
11. John Legend
12. Leon Bridges
13. Taylor Swift
14. Jack Johnson
15. The Goo Goo Dolls

It’s no surprise that many of the same artists topping the song list dominate overall. Climbing into second place with 132 playlist features, Ed Sheeran makes an impact with hit songs like “Thinking Out Loud.” International pop queen, Taylor Swift, also shows up in spot 13, with songs on 45 of the labor playlists.

Looking for something with a little more humor? Check out this viral list of funny labor playlist picks, featuring tongue-in-cheek favorites like “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa and “Leave (Get Out)” by JoJo.