Music in Pregnancy has a positive effect
Music in pregnancy has a positive effect
Music is powerful: it can evoke memories, improve our mood and relieve pain. Since music has such an influence on us, many people - especially expectant mothers - ask themselves whether this effect can be transferred to the unborn during pregnancy. In this informative blog post you will find out how good music can work, what to consider during pregnancy and which music is particularly suitable.
Positive impact in newborns
If you often play a melody to the fetus, they can remember the melody four months after they were born, according to a Finnish study from 2013. Indirectly, this proves that music has an effect its the in the womb. You can take advantage of this effect because if you always play the same lullaby or another soothing song to the the fetus, it will remember it and be easier to calm itself.
It has been scientifically proven that listenting to music during pregnancy can improve mood and blood pressure. These endorphins released by music are automatically transmitted from the expectant mother to the fetus. It is very important to avoid stress as much as possible because this can make them even more prone to stress and unbalanced after birth.
Suitable music
Until now scientists have been unable to prove what music best influences the fetus during pregnancy. You really cannot do anything wrong with your favorite music! People say that classic music and the "Mozart effect" are supposed to make the fetus more intelligent but this has not been proven. The fact is that classic music is supposed to have a calming effect since the heartbeat of the fetus adjusts to the tempo of the music.
Music can be harmful too
Music that is good for the expectant mother is also good for the fetus. However, it should be noted that hours of music - especially with headphones on the stomach - does more harm than good. The worst case scenario is that it could trigger a premature brith. It's possible and totally okay to attend concerts during pregnancy but do not be in front of the loudspeakers. Although the fetus is well protected by the amniotic fluid, you may notive its first movements. With particularly loud music and persistent strong bass you should be careful. Do not overdo it!
3 tips for using music during pregnancy
1) Volume
Noises are attenuated by the amniotic fluid in which the fetus is located but only by 30 decibels. The hearing of the fetus is still sensitive, so loud music - especially when the bass is intense - should be avoided.
2) Headphones
We are sure you have often noticed that expectant others put headphones on their bellies so "it can listen the music better". This is great as long as the music is set to room volume. Nevertheless, the fetus can hear the music without any problems and without headphone when you play some in the room you are in.
3) Your own voice
Last but not least: your voice. When you play music to the fetus, it is good but it is even better if you sing something yourself - so it gets used to your voice. Note that you do not sing too loud.
As you can see, music can work miracles, not only on yourself but also in the fetus. We would like to introduce you to our best-selling lullabies which haven an relaxing effect on you and the fetus or baby - if it is already born. You can also use it to help you fall asleep or it might awaken a certain memory you have not had until this day!