Evidence that Playing Music for the Womb Works

Many people believe that playing music for babies while in the womb has a profound effect on their development, particularly on their brains. Unfortunately, concrete scientific proof of this is limited, mainly because of the difficulties involved in studying unborn children. However, there are some case studies from around the world which demonstrate the effects of this seemingly inexplicable phenomenon.

A study conducted by the University of Helsinki proved that playing music for the womb can improve a baby’s memory. In this study, the researchers instructed 12 mothers-to-be to play ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’ five times a week, during the last three months of their pregnancy. When the babies were born, they were exposed to the music again, only this time some parts of it were altered. By reading their brainwaves, these babies quickly recognized the edited music, while those who weren’t exposed to the tune while in the womb didn’t see any difference.

This study was similar, but more-refined, to an earlier research conducted in 1991. As reported by the BBC, one-year-old babies who were exposed to classical music in the womb are easily calmed whenever they listen to the familiar tune, suggesting that this practice can help parents control restless children.

Tips for Playing Prenatal Music

Music is an important part of a person’s life, even at its earliest stages. Several studies have shown that playing music during pregnancy is a great way to stimulate a baby’s brain development. Parents who have used prenatal music often report that their babies are more attentive and learn at a very high rate.

This Side Up: Turning Breech Babies with Music

The process of childbirth is fraught with risks, encouraging expecting mothers to be wary of both their condition and their babies’. One of the most dangerous things that can happen is if the child assumes a breech position. In a breech position, the baby’s buttocks and/or feet are facing the pelvis of the mother, and giving birth to a breech infant can pose significant risks to the child.