Womb Class

 

All parents want only the best for their children or in this case, for their children to be. But its important to keep some perspective before switching on the Beethoven and reciting the Shakespeare.

While its true the fetus’s ability to hear is well developed by the end of the second trimester, there is no proof that an in utero concerto or a lesson in the great classics gives the baby a head start in education (or on a musical or literary career). Promoting an educational or cultural agenda this early can also come with a potential downside- especially if it signals the start of extremely premature parental pushiness, and begins placing too much emphasis on achievement at a too-tender age (and before birth is definitely too tender an age). Fetuses (like the babies and children they’ll become before you know it) develop- and later, learn- best at their own pace, no prodding necessary. There’s also the theoretical risk that when parents attempt to turn the womb into a classroom, they may unwittingly disrupt the natural sleep patterns of their baby-to-be, actually hampering development instead of nurturing it.

That said, there’s nothing wrong and a lot right with providing a uterine environment that’s rich in language and music, and much more important, about finding ways to get close to your little one long before you even have that first cuddle. Talking, reading or singing to your baby while in the womb wont guarantee a scholarship to Yale, but it will guarantee that you baby will know you voice at birth and will give you both a head start on bonding.

Playing classical music now may increase the likelihood that your new born will appreciate and even be soothed by these sounds later on. And don’t underestimate the power of touch. Since this sense also begins to develop in utero, stroking your belly now may also help strengthen the bond between you and your baby later.

Of course, if you feel silly performing for your bloated belly, there’s no reason to worry that your baby will miss out on getting to know you. He or she is getting used to sound of your voice and Dad’s, too every time you speak to each other or someone else. So enjoy making baby contact now, but definitely don’t worry about early learning this early. As you’ll discover, kids grow up all too soon anyway. There’s no need to rush the process particularly before birth.

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