Associations between singing to babies and symptoms of postnatal depression, wellbeing, self-esteem and mother-infant bond

- There is growing research into the benefits of singing for mental health and wellbeing.
- To date, little quantitative research has looked at benefits of singing for new mothers.
- Data show associations between singing to babies and fewer symptoms of postnatal depression.
- Data also show associations with enhanced wellbeing, self-esteem and mother-infant bond.