How many months of pregnancy is suitable for listening to prenatal education

During pregnancy, in order to better promote the baby's intellectual development, pregnant women generally need to listen to some prenatal education music. Of course, it is not the case that the earlier you listen to prenatal education music, the better, nor is it the case that the more you listen to it, the better. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to listen to prenatal education music after four months of pregnancy. Of course, there are many things to consider when choosing prenatal education music. Below we will introduce to you in detail the relevant knowledge about prenatal education music!

1. At which months of pregnancy should one start listening to prenatal education music?

Although many expectant mothers start prenatal education for their babies, music prenatal education is one of the most commonly used methods. But expectant mothers are still unsure whether it is good to listen to prenatal music during several months of pregnancy. In fact, this requires starting from the physiological development of the fetus, knowing the baby's physical development at each stage, and conducting music prenatal education in a targeted manner, so as to achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Generally speaking, mothers can start music prenatal education from the 4th month of pregnancy (16th week of pregnancy). At this time, the fetus can hear. When it reaches 6 months (24 weeks of pregnancy), the fetus's hearing will develop close to that of an adult. Pregnant women who often listen to fresh, pleasant and rhythmic music will have a direct impact on the fetal limbic system and brainstem reticular formation, thereby promoting the development of the brain and senses. Beautiful music can also encourage pregnant women to secrete some substances that are beneficial to health, which can regulate blood flow and excite nerve cells, thereby improving the blood supply to the placenta, increasing the beneficial components of the blood, and benefiting the development and growth of the fetus. When choosing music, expectant mothers should try to choose soothing and soft music, and avoid intense music such as rock.

2. Precautions for choosing prenatal music

Expectant fathers and mothers should pay attention to the six taboos when choosing prenatal education music. One thing to avoid: excessively loud or inappropriate music. Do not let your fetus listen to overly noisy or inappropriate music, as babies do not like to hear high-frequency sound waves. The second taboo: the music tempo is too fast. Too fast a pace can make the fetus nervous. The third taboo: the volume is too loud. Too loud a volume can make the fetus uncomfortable. Fourth taboo: the music range is too high. Because the fetus' brain is not yet fully developed, the separation between its cranial nerves is not complete; therefore, too high a range of sound will cause a series of stimulations between the nerves, making it impossible for the fetus to bear the load and causing damage to the cranial nerves. Fifth taboo: sudden loud noises in music. Because this may frighten the fetus. Sixth taboo: prenatal education music is too long. A length of 5-10 minutes is more appropriate, and the fetus should listen to it repeatedly to create appropriate stimulation. When the fetus hears these music after birth, it will feel familiar and can make the newborn feel as safe as if it were in the mother's womb. It is very good for soothing the baby's emotions.

3. Which famous songs are suitable for prenatal education music?

Many famous Chinese and foreign songs with elegant and cheerful melodies are very suitable for pregnant mothers to choose as prenatal education music. "Spring River Moonlit Night" and "Three Variations on Plum Blossoms" have beautiful melodies and unique forms. "High Mountains and Flowing Water" is elegant and graceful, with lasting charm. "The Best of Us" is fresh and smooth with a brisk rhythm. Piano music by masters such as Mozart and Beethoven is the best choice for prenatal education music. The serenades by Schubert, Tchaikovsky and others have sweet melodies, revealing warm love and creating a gentle atmosphere. Bach's piano and violin concertos contain touching emotions that can soothe the restless emotions of expectant mothers and babies and restore a calm state of mind. Haydn's symphonies have been proven by Mr. Suzuki, a famous Japanese educator, to be able to calm crying babies. There are also the second movement of Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in E minor "From the New World", Jonathan's "Cuckoo Waltz", Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf", Grieg's "Peer Gynt" suite "In the Palace of the Mountain King", Robert Schumann's "Fantasy", Brahms' "Lullaby", etc. Children's songs such as "Little Birds", "Catching Butterflies", "Frog Chorus", "Snowflakes Dancing", "March of the Little Soldiers", and "Animal Carnival Suite" are all suitable for babies to listen to.