In Utero Methods to Help a Child Be Calm

By the time a pregnancy has reached six months, an unborn baby can begin registering sounds such as its mother's heart beat, digestive noises, and faint sounds from outside the womb. Not long after, the baby hears noises outside the womb more clearly, and can even react to or be startled by noises like a car door slamming or dog barking, or be soothed by soft, meditative sounds and music. Unborn babies are also in tune with how relaxed the mother's body is, so prenatal massage and stress reduction can also be soothing for babies in utero.

  1. Music

    • Music soothes babies in utero the same way musicologists say it soothes people. Pregnant mothers are urged to play classical music, lullabies, or any music with a non-jarring rhythm loud enough for a baby to hear after six months of pregnancy. The baby will be able to pick up on the melody and rhythm of the music, and will have the same meditative reaction as adults exposed to soothing music.

    Stories

    • Mothers and fathers do not have to wait for a baby to be born to begin reading to their child. Babies in utero can register their parent's voices, and the cadence of storytelling can be a soothing introduction to the new family. Other relatives and friends who will be in the baby's life are encouraged to talk to the mother's belly, so the baby will associate those voices with the comfort of being in the womb after it is born.

    Prenatal Massage

    • A baby in utero responds to the same stimuli and stresses to which the mother's body reacts. Because of this, it is equally soothing to a baby if the mother is able to relax from a spa treatment, prenatal massage, or similar pampering. These activities can help increase blood flow and sooth tense muscles, helping the baby relax and be calm. When seeking these treatments, though, it is important to visit a facility with staff licensed in prenatal care and massage, since regular massage can put undo physical stress on both the mother and the baby.

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