The Influence of Music Therapy on Reducing Anxiety in Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester

Abstract

Abstract: (1) Introduction: Pregnancy is a physiological and normal condition, but it is also a reproductive process that can be stressful and increase anxiety. When a pregnant woman is in a situation that causes anxiety, her sympathetic nervous system is stimulated, leading to an increase in catecholamines that can negatively affect both the woman and the fetus, resulting in elevated blood pressure, decreased blood flow from the woman to the fetus, or irregular and painful contractions. One of the non-pharmacological efforts is using music as a therapeutic modality with distraction techniques. Music is known to have therapeutic effects on the body and mind, as it neutralizes negative emotions, increases stress thresholds, aligns internal processes, and helps patients reach advanced levels of relaxation and reduce stress; (2) Method: The literature review is based on 10 research articles published between 2019 and 2024, sourced from Google Scholar, Sciencedirect, and Scicpace; (3) Results: Based on the results of 10 journal articles that were studied and analyzed by the author, it was found that there is an effect of music therapy on reducing anxiety in pregnant women in their third trimester; (4) Conclusion: Based on the analysis of 10 research articles, it can be concluded that anxiety in pregnant women during the third trimester can decrease through music therapy, as it provides a sense of calm and relaxation, is enjoyable, and is non-invasive, creating an atmosphere that enhances the well-being of both the mother and the fetus. In addition, music can also reach the limbic system, which can directly influence emotional reactions and physical responses in humans, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature