You may naturally ask does music affect fetal development? Does playing music make my baby smarter? How do I play music for my unborn child? How loud is too loud?
According to Baby Center, the Medical Advisory Board said no one knows for sure. Some studies indicate that fetuses can hear and react to sound by moving. But no one really knows what those movements mean because experts can't observe an unborn baby as easily as a baby that has already been born. Also, no research supports the idea that playing music when your baby is in the womb makes her smarter.
While, Others say newborns can recognize music their parents played for them when they were in the womb and even perk up or fall asleep when they hear a familiar song. But Janet DiPietro, a developmental psychologist who studies fetal development at Johns Hopkins University, says these conclusions are purely anecdotal and aren't based on true research.
Then should we and how do we play music for my unborn child? According to Baby Center, experts say that experts can't seem to agree on whether music is enjoyable or bothersome to fetuses, it's better to proceed cautiously. If you decide to try it, remember that moderation is key. Attitude is important. Play music because you enjoy it, not because you're trying to make your unborn baby smarter.
