Surprising advantages of music during pregnancy
1. Music and Pregnancy
Your
emotions can be raised and your mood can be changed from melancholy to thrilled
and energised by an optimistic song. While a calming song might help you relax,
a motivational tune can help you push through your gym routine. Not only is
music entertaining, but it also has a number of advantages. One example of this
is listening to music when pregnant. This may be advantageous for both you and
your unborn child!
Unborn
children are capable of hearing the womb's fluid movements and the mother's
heartbeat. The infant can hear loud noises, the mother's voice, and other
external sounds by the second trimester. Even before they are born, music can
have a significant impact on the healthy growth and development of your child.
So play your favourite calming music and keep reading to learn how it can help.
2. Music's effects on foetal development
According
to research, music helps a baby's developing brain before birth. When compared
to those who were not exposed to any music while they were in the womb,
exposure to music during pregnancy is associated with a considerable
improvement in the overall mental, cognitive, behavioural, sensory,
psychological, and emotional development of unborn newborns.
The
baby can hear its first sound at 16 to 18 weeks into the pregnancy. Babies have
been observed to move their heads in reaction to voices in the final few months
of pregnancy, and around 24 weeks, the ears begin to develop quickly. Unborn
children are capable of understanding rhymes, word patterns, and their mother's
native language.
3. What type of music is recommended for expectant mothers?
The
baby will undoubtedly be able to hear the music you play during the third trimester.
You can listen to classical music, relaxing songs that promote happiness and
positivity, and soft sounds like lullabies.
Indian
classical music has been shown in a study to significantly benefit both
pregnant women and their unborn children. In the study, a group of expectant
women was urged to spend at least 20 minutes each day listening to Carnatic
music in the Kalyani raga. The researchers saw an improvement in the developing
baby's reflexes, reactions, mobility, and cerebral stimulation after 20 days.
The music was also proven to have relaxing benefits for expectant mothers.
4. Benefits of music for expectant mothers
It
is normal to have anxiety and tension throughout your pregnancy. High levels of
anxiety and stress during pregnancy, however, can raise the danger of
miscarriage, premature delivery, and low birth weight in the foetus.
Early-pregnancy maternal worry is also associated with a child's subsequent
susceptibility to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As a result,
it's crucial to take part in soothing and stress-relieving activities. Your
mind can be relaxed and your mood can be lifted by listening to your favourite,
peaceful music, which can help to reduce tension and anxiety.