The Effects of Listening to Lullabies and Self-selected Music on Prenatal Stress and Anxiety in Pregnant Women

Nulliparous women experience more anxiety and stress during their first transition to motherhood during pregnancy due to inexperience. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of listening to lullabies and the music of their choice at home on reducing the anxiety and stress experienced by nulliparous pregnant women. This parallel randomized controlled trial was conducted in the obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinics of a university hospital in eastern Turkey. Lullaby group (LG) recorded only the lullaby chosen by the researcher at home for 30 minutes a day for 2 weeks; mix music group (MG) listened to any of the music recordings presented to them by the researcher. The control group (CG) received general care only. Antenatal stress and anxiety levels were evaluated at the beginning and end of the study.