Author(s):
Sheeba B, Sasirekha, Jebakumari Sutha, Nandhini, Grace Jebakani Sweety
Email(s):
gracesweety196@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/ijnmr.2026.29 
Address:
Sheeba B1, Sasirekha2, Jebakumari Sutha3, Nandhini4, Grace Jebakani Sweety5
1M.Sc. (N)II Year Student, Ganga College of Nursing, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
2Professor, Ganga College of Nursing, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
3Principal, Ganga College of Nursing, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
4Professor, Research and Developmental Cell, Ganga College of Nursing, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
5HOD, Research and Developmental Cell, Ganga College of Nursing, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 5,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Pregnancy is a significant physiological and psychological transition in a woman’s life. Primigravida women commonly experience stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, emotional instability, and fear related to childbirth and fetal wellbeing. These maternal psychological disturbances can adversely influence fetal growth and development. Complementary and non-pharmacological therapies such as lullaby therapy and music-based interventions have recently gained attention in maternal healthcare due to their calming and therapeutic effects. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the influence of lullaby therapy on maternal health and fetal development among primigravida women. Objectives to assess the effectiveness of lullaby therapy on maternal psychological and physiological health. To evaluate the impact of lullaby therapy on fetal development and fetal wellbeing. To identify the benefits of lullaby therapy as a complementary intervention during pregnancy. To analyze the evidence related to maternal and fetal outcomes associated with prenatal lullaby therapy. A systematic review was conducted using articles published between 2020 and 2026 from Pub Med, Google Scholar, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science databases. Keywords used included “lullaby therapy,” “music therapy during pregnancy,” “maternal wellbeing,” “fetal development,” “prenatal relaxation therapy,” and “primigravida women.” Studies involving antenatal mothers, especially primigravida women, were included. Research articles, systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, and observational studies were reviewed. The reviewed studies consistently demonstrated that lullaby therapy significantly reduced maternal stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. Physiological improvements such as reduced pulse rate, blood pressure stabilization, and improved relaxation were also reported. Positive fetal outcomes included improved fetal heart rate variability, increased fetal movement, enhanced maternal–fetal attachment, and better neurobehavioral responses. Studies indicated that regular exposure to soothing lullaby music positively influenced maternal emotional wellbeing and fetal development. Lullaby therapy was found to be an effective, safe, economical, and non-invasive complementary intervention that improved maternal psychological wellbeing and supported positive fetal developmental outcomes among primigravida women. Integration of lullaby therapy into routine antenatal care may enhance holistic maternal and fetal health.
Cite this article:
Sheeba B, Sasirekha, Jebakumari Sutha, Nandhini, Grace Jebakani Sweety. Influence of Lullaby Therapy on Maternal Health and Fetal Development in Primigravida Women: A Systematic Review. A and V Pub InternationalJournal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2026; 5(3):134-8. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2026.29
Cite(Electronic):
Sheeba B, Sasirekha, Jebakumari Sutha, Nandhini, Grace Jebakani Sweety. Influence of Lullaby Therapy on Maternal Health and Fetal Development in Primigravida Women: A Systematic Review. A and V Pub InternationalJournal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2026; 5(3):134-8. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2026.29 Available on: https://www.ijnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-5-3-9
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