Is it good to put music to the baby during pregnancy?
It is common to hear that putting music to the baby during pregnancy brings benefits, is it true? How should we do it?
Pregnancy, what the fetus feels during pregnancy and what may or may not be beneficial for the development of the future baby have given rise to a thousand and one legends and beliefs with more or less foundation. One of them is related to the benefits of putting music to the baby while it is still in the mother’s womb.
Is it true or a fantasy? If true, what benefits does it bring? Does it really make a difference? Can the baby hear what is outside? What kind of music is most beneficial and why? Does it really encourage relaxation? As you can see, there are many questions that exist in this regard, so we will try to answer all of them in this article.
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BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES
To see if it is beneficial for the baby to listen to music when it is in the womb, there is nothing like pulling studies and tests, beyond that any pregnant woman can try it and see how her child reacts. All of them indicate that this is the case, that it not only has a positive impact, but also stimulates the baby and promotes relaxation .
Classical music, even children’s themes, are the most recommended since they have the ability to calm the baby. If, on the other hand, styles of music such as rock or heavy are chosen, the opposite effect can be achieved, altering and making the baby nervous . Although it is also true that the baby gets used to the noises he hears more continuously, so certain topics that might seem strident could have beneficial effects on him because he is familiar with them.
If the parents listen to music regularly, it is easy for the baby to identify these sounds and promote relaxation. The mother also does not have to change her musical tastes because of the pregnancy. If what you are looking for is specific music for him, nothing better than classical themes and children’s repertoires. Even the lullabies sung by his parents, so that he becomes familiar with their voices. Music not only serves to relax the baby, we must not forget about the mother. Everything she feels she transmits to her son because of the connection between them . So if listening to music calm that tranquility will transmit it to the little one and both will enjoy the relaxation.
WHEN TO PUT MUSIC TO THE BABY
The baby is connected with its mother since the fetus begins to form, although it is true that auditory development does not occur until the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy . This is when you begin to be aware of the noises around you. It will be at that moment when we start to put music on it.
The best time to do it? Late in the afternoon or late at night. It is when the baby reacts best to stimuli and it is also the best time for relaxation, when the day is coming to an end and you can enjoy some tranquility. We already commented that if you are familiar with certain topics or sounds, these can calm you when you go out into the outside world. So it is good to have a regular repertoire, which will serve us months later to make him feel calm.
DOES THE BABY LISTEN TO MUSIC?
The baby develops the sense of hearing, but while it is in the womb, it does not listen the same as other people do. You perceive them, but not clearly . In addition, what he hears best are the sounds that come from the mother, such as the mother’s heartbeat, which months later will serve to calm him down.
Sounds coming from outside are muffled and seem far away. They are still noticeable and it is easy to notice how the baby responds to them through movements or kicks. That is why, in addition to playing music on a regular basis, parents are recommended to speak to the tummy, so that the baby gets used to it and recognizes its voice.
It must be borne in mind that he is in the womb and, furthermore, surrounded by amniotic fluid , which means that he does not hear voices, noises or music with total clarity. They are muffled, so you will only hear those that are very close to you or sound very loud.
HOW TO PUT THE MUSIC
From what we have just mentioned about how the baby perceives sounds, when it comes to putting music on, you have to think about how to do it. We have seen images of mothers placing headphones on their tummies so that the notes reach the baby in the most direct way. It is a good system, but it does not have to be the only one.
If we put the music in the car while driving or at home while we enjoy a moment of relaxation, the baby will get the sounds and also the feeling of calm that his mother transmits, with which the effect will be doubly beneficial.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.
