What are the Benefits of Music In Pregnancy ?
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
What are the Benefits of Music In Pregnancy ? - Many assumptions are circulating in the community that music for pregnant women has many benefits. In fact, it is not uncommon that one particular type of music can make the fetus someday smarter.
Pregnant women who intend to do this kind of stimulation, should do it more wisely. Until now, experts have not been able to prove that playing music on the fetus can make it smarter. Although on the one hand, pregnant women who listen to music recognized more relaxed and easier to sleep.
The researchers conclude, music is a significant stimulus in pregnancy, possibly caused by high levels of estrogen at this time. These hormones affect the brain against pleasure when listening to music.
Another researcher mentioned that music is beneficial for pregnant women because it can help relax and make sleep, and the condition is very good for the development and condition of the fetus.
In addition to heartbeat, breath, sounds of blood flow and digestive tract in the mother's body, the fetus can also hear sounds from outside the mother's body. The possibility of the fetus can recognize and feel comfortable when hearing it again after birth.
Fetal heart rate can increase when he hears music. Once born, the baby can respond when the music is played regularly.
Music is supposed to make mothers feel relaxed and encourage the same feelings when they are played to newborns. Some babies will react by stopping crying, opening their eyes, or doing little movement.
A study revealed that babies who played lullabies during late pregnancy, the reaction of brain activity is higher when compared to babies who do not hear it regularly. This justifies the possibility of the fetus being able to hear in the stomach, but does not prove the exposure of music since in the womb can improve the ability of the hearing system or brain development after birth.
Not infrequently pregnant women try to provide music stimulation by attaching headphones to the stomach. However, it is feared it can actually stimulate the fetus excessively, especially if the volume is high. When you want to play music on the fetus, just turn on the music in the music player.
The suggested sound for the volume heard to the fetus is about 50-60 decibels or should not exceed 65 decibels, which is the normal volume of speech. If the music will be heard for a longer time, the adjusted volume is recommended below 50 decibels. This level is generally applied to intensive care space for newborns.
Some studies reveal, the noise that played to the fetus for a long time it can trigger premature birth, low weight, to hearing loss in infants after birth.
Although it has not been proven to improve the intelligence of the baby, listening to music in babies save the possibility to help him know and interact with you. Meanwhile, for those of you who are pregnant, music can reduce stress and deepen the instinct of motherhood.
Pregnant women who intend to do this kind of stimulation, should do it more wisely. Until now, experts have not been able to prove that playing music on the fetus can make it smarter. Although on the one hand, pregnant women who listen to music recognized more relaxed and easier to sleep.
Exciting Stimulus
The music can affect a person, including pregnant women. A study conducted in Germany revealed that the response indicated by pregnant women is stronger against the music played than non-pregnant women.The researchers conclude, music is a significant stimulus in pregnancy, possibly caused by high levels of estrogen at this time. These hormones affect the brain against pleasure when listening to music.
Another researcher mentioned that music is beneficial for pregnant women because it can help relax and make sleep, and the condition is very good for the development and condition of the fetus.
What the Fetus Can Be Heard ?
Toward the end of the second trimester of pregnancy, the fetus can already hear. Experts believe that the fetus can receive sensory information that will then be remembered at some level.In addition to heartbeat, breath, sounds of blood flow and digestive tract in the mother's body, the fetus can also hear sounds from outside the mother's body. The possibility of the fetus can recognize and feel comfortable when hearing it again after birth.
Fetal heart rate can increase when he hears music. Once born, the baby can respond when the music is played regularly.
Music is supposed to make mothers feel relaxed and encourage the same feelings when they are played to newborns. Some babies will react by stopping crying, opening their eyes, or doing little movement.
A study revealed that babies who played lullabies during late pregnancy, the reaction of brain activity is higher when compared to babies who do not hear it regularly. This justifies the possibility of the fetus being able to hear in the stomach, but does not prove the exposure of music since in the womb can improve the ability of the hearing system or brain development after birth.
Do not exaggerate
Doctors say that almost all music is good to be listened to by your fetus. It's just that you have to like the music. In addition, doctors also recommend that you do not direct headphones to your stomach.Not infrequently pregnant women try to provide music stimulation by attaching headphones to the stomach. However, it is feared it can actually stimulate the fetus excessively, especially if the volume is high. When you want to play music on the fetus, just turn on the music in the music player.
The suggested sound for the volume heard to the fetus is about 50-60 decibels or should not exceed 65 decibels, which is the normal volume of speech. If the music will be heard for a longer time, the adjusted volume is recommended below 50 decibels. This level is generally applied to intensive care space for newborns.
Some studies reveal, the noise that played to the fetus for a long time it can trigger premature birth, low weight, to hearing loss in infants after birth.
Although it has not been proven to improve the intelligence of the baby, listening to music in babies save the possibility to help him know and interact with you. Meanwhile, for those of you who are pregnant, music can reduce stress and deepen the instinct of motherhood.
