What can the unborn baby hear? Of all the questions I get, this is probably one of the top five. We know for sure that by the beginning of the second trimester, the growing infant’s ear is functional. In the beginning baby mainly hears the sounds of mother’s heartbeat and digestive sounds. But with each […]
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Pregnancy and Preemies: How soon can baby hear?
How early can the baby hear? Of all the questions that I get, I think one of the top five is “how early can my baby hear outside the womb?” It’s hard to imagine, but for centuries people actually thought the baby was in a deep cocoon and that the ears began to function after […]
Does music make a difference with Caesarean birth?
Music during caesarean section In this Cochrane review, the authors attempt to gain insight into the effects of music on mothers and infants during cesarean section. First, the details. 1 study involving 76 women (64 women evaluated) who planned to have their babies delivered by caesarean section was identified. The study was of poor quality. […]