Lecture 10 Music Prenatal Education, How Much Do You Know?

First, the meaning of musical prenatal education

Music prenatal education is a more commonly used method in pregnancy prenatal education, which refers to the use of music to stimulate the auditory organs of fetal babies to promote the development of their senses and brain. Expectant mothers and fetal babies enjoy beautiful music together, which helps to regulate emotions and maintain an optimistic attitude for mothers; for fetal babies, it can promote the development of axons, dendrites and synapses of its brain neurons, laying the foundation for optimizing acquired intelligence and developing musical talents.

Second, the benefits of music prenatal education

(1) Beneficial to the health of mothers and children.

Physiologists believe that beautiful music can promote pregnant mothers to secrete healthy hormones and acetylcholine and other substances, play a role in regulating blood flow and excitation of nerve cells, thereby changing the blood supply status of the placenta and making the fetus grow healthier.

The implementation of music prenatal education, pregnant mothers in the rhythm of soft, melodic music, calm, relaxed and pleasant, good mood and stable. This emotion, through the nervous system, is transmitted to the fetal baby, so that the fetal baby is deeply infected and emotionally stable.

(2) Promote the brain development of fetal babies.

Studies have shown that human brain cells do not have individual differences in number and morphology, but the number of connecting pathways between brain cells determines the degree of brain development. At the 6th month of pregnancy, the number of brain cells in the fetal baby is close to that of adults, and moderate stimulation can increase the pathways connecting brain cells, thus having a significant effect on brain development. In promoting the brain development of fetal babies, hearing plays a role of more than 90%. It can be seen that the importance of musical prenatal education. Listening to music can promote the sensory development and neurodevelopment of the fetus.

In addition, the "left and right brain division of labor theory" points out that there is a clear division of labor in the cerebral hemisphere. The left hemisphere is in charge of logical thinking; the right hemisphere is the "emotional hemisphere", which is in charge of image thinking. After birth, the left brain is usually more developed than the right brain. Therefore, it is particularly important to strengthen the development of the right brain before birth. Music can stimulate the right cerebral hemisphere. Continuous listening to music allows the fetal baby to develop left and right brains and achieve balance, which will make the baby smarter.

(3) Deepen parent-child relationships.

Music triggers emotions, and positive emotions promote harmony in life. Only emotion can make the fetus feel the existence of the self. The implementation of music prenatal education, expectant parents and fetal babies to enjoy music together, can promote the emotional communication between the fetus and the parents, and promote the development of fetal baby emotional intelligence.

Third, the types of prenatal education music

Prenatal music can be divided into maternity version and fetal version.

Maternity Version: Based on the principle of soft and beautiful sound quality. Maternity version of prenatal education music, suitable for the entire pregnancy. By enjoying euphemistic and soft music, pregnant mothers can soothe their emotions and quiet themselves and their babies.

Fetal Edition: Based on a bright rhythm, relaxed and lively. Fetal version of prenatal education music, suitable for 4 to 6 months of pregnancy. Fetal psychology believes that the fetus is very sensitive to sound. At 16 to 19 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus will respond to the sound. At the 5th month of pregnancy, the inner ear of the fetal baby is developed. At the 6th month of pregnancy, the fetus has an auditory function similar to that of an adult. When the ear is fully formed, the fetus can react sensitively to external sounds. At this time, the rhythm of bright, relaxed and lively music is more likely to attract the attention of the fetus, stimulate its hearing development, and promote its brain development.

4. 3 methods of music prenatal education recommended by obstetrics and gynecology experts

(1) Hum

Can be hummed by expectant mothers. Fetal babies love the gentle voice of their mother. Pregnant mothers gently hum their favorite songs to the fetal baby, and through singing, convey their feelings for the fetal baby, so that the fetal baby can feel the love of the mother.

It can also be sung by the father-to-be. While caressing the pregnant mother's abdomen, the father-to-be hums, and the family listens to music together, so that the fetus can experience a strong sense of family affection. In addition, Dad's low, generous, rough voice makes the fetus feel safe.

(2) Singing and dancing

Dancing can enliven the atmosphere and play a fitness effect, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone. Pregnant mothers can dance to the beat while playing soft music. Dancing with the dad-to-be works better.

(3) Listen

When playing music, expectant mothers relax and listen, expand their imagination in the world of music, feel the charm of music, and immerse themselves in the world of music with their babies. This kind of active listening allows the fetus to receive edification in a subtle way.

Fifth, suitable for music prenatal education of pregnant mothers version of music

Music suitable for pregnant mothers to listen to should have the following basic conditions: the rhythm should not be too fast, the volume should not be too large, the range should not be too high, the music should not be too long, and should have a clear style and a harmonious melody. Research proves that many learning-related connections in the human brain can be stimulated through classical music during pregnancy and infancy.

First of all, the complex melodies and patterns of classical music are conducive to cultivating the cognitive abilities of babies and infants, and help them learn mathematics, science and language in the future.

Secondly, babies and infants who are often influenced by piano and symphony have a strong sense of time and space.

Finally, it turns out that infants and young children who are influenced by classical music learn things faster.

Appendix: Classical music suitable for prenatal education

(Source: Chief Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital)

Sixth, the implementation of music prenatal education should pay attention to the matters

(1) Enjoy music in a calm and comfortable state

Although there is no need to make special preparations for enjoying music, you need to pay attention to maintaining a comfortable posture when enjoying beautiful music. In the process of music prenatal education, pregnant mothers should choose a comfortable sitting position, which can be half sitting or leaning on the sofa, or lying on the bed, while enjoying music, relaxing.

(2) Control the volume

Scientific studies have shown that noise and sudden loud noises, as well as music that is too loud, can bring adverse stimuli to the fetus. What is familiar to the fetus is the sound of the mother's heart beating and organs functioning. Therefore, the size of the sound should be adjusted to a degree similar to it as much as possible.

(3) Listening to music should consider the life rules of the fetus

The life of the fetus is very regular: after 2 to 3 hours of sleep, the activity is about 30 minutes, and so on. Excessive noises should be avoided to wake up the sleeping baby. Therefore, pregnant mothers can listen to some light music when they feel the fetal movement, and enjoy calm and soft songs when the fetus is sleeping. Pregnant mothers can also hum some lullabies by themselves to enhance the baby's sense of security and achieve good prenatal education results.

(4) The distance between the sound source and the pregnant mother's abdomen should not be too close

Experts suggest that the ideal distance of the sound source is about 2 to 5 centimeters away from the abdomen of the mother-to-be. The headset should not be placed directly on the pregnant mother's abdomen.