Music is a great way of bonding with your unborn baby. It was previously thought that inside the womb was very noisy but some opinions have changed and its now thought that babies can hear quite clearly at around 20 weeks pregnancy. There's no need to shout or turn the stereo up full blast just keep it normal.
Speaking personally I relax when listening to music which I believe relaxed my babies. Whether this was due to my mood or my babies hearing the music I don't know but the point was my babies and I , were I believe, bonding. I've heard it said many times that babies recognize music that was played to them during pregnancy and one of my friends believes it helped her son to settle at naptimes.
Dr DiPietro from Johns Hopkins is one who refutes these beliefs and states there is no true research to support this idea. I think its important for mum and baby to remain relaxed and stress free as much as possible so whether proven or not listening to music when pregnant is advantageous.
Music wasn't the only way I bonded with my baby, I used to sing, talk or read books out loud, at the same time as massaging my tummy. For the sake of my credibility this was restricted to the privacy of my home.
Lets not forget dad's input either, while keeping mum happy could be considered a priority, more importantly he can join in by massaging mums tummy and back or spooning in bed with his hand on your tummy for example, great family bonding.
Studies have also shown a relaxed mum is good for fetal brain development as long term stress can have a negative effect leading to a low stress tolerance and depression later in life.
I'd love to hear your bonding opinions, please let me know what your think.
Cris P.
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