7 benefits of prenatal education for a smarter baby, starting in the womb

Stimulates the full development of all 5 senses
According to experts, from week 18 the baby's brain and ears can already hear and sense the mum's heartbeat. By week 25 the baby can hear voices and sounds from the outside world. The right prenatal education methods stimulate the full development of all 5 senses: hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch. As a result, as your child grows up, they will react faster and be more lively.
Helps your baby's language development
To support your baby's language development, let your baby listen to music. You should also read books and stories and talk to your baby often. When your baby hears familiar sounds, they will respond by kicking or nudging gently against your belly. This is the beginning of language recognition and development.
Helps your baby become smarter
Prenatal education is the starting point for building and promoting cognitive development in young children. Everything from listening to music to physical interaction such as massaging, rubbing, patting or placing your hands on your belly… stimulates your baby's natural reflexes. It lets your baby play and boosts their ability to concentrate and absorb, right from the womb.
Helps your baby develop better reflexes
Parents can play with their baby while still in the womb with actions such as touching the belly, patting gently, massaging the belly, talking to your baby… Gradually your baby will form natural reflexes: when touched, they will respond by kicking or wriggling. These interactions help your baby feel more secure in the womb and lay the foundation for better reflexes as they grow up.
Raises your child's emotional quotient
As well as raising IQ, the right prenatal education also helps raise your child's emotional quotient. When the senses develop better, children become more aware and better able to understand and express emotions.
Bonds parents and baby
Prenatal education is a chance for you to feel and bond more with the baby in your womb. It also helps strengthen the bond between dad and baby.

Prevents depression during pregnancy

Depression is a very common condition in pregnancy. Prenatal education done properly through yoga, walking or listening to music, … helps you feel more relaxed and less stressed. This in turn supports better brain development in your baby. In particular, it reduces the risk of depression during pregnancy.

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