Prenatal Stimulation
Prenatal Stimulation Exercises |
Prenatal
Stimulation Exercises
Interest in prenatal stimulation has grown steadily as research results show that
babies stimulated by methods such as singing and talking while still in the womb, tend to
exhibit accelerated visual, linguistic and motor development. Prenatal stimulation is the
first and best gift a parent can give a child.
Providing a stimulating, safe environment BEFORE
as well as after birth gives a child the key to long term success. Teaching parents how to
communicate with their unborn child forms an early bond of trust and love, and provides
the supportive environment every child needs in order to learn and grow.
First Trimester of
Pregnancy
Remember that your fetus can now experience many sensations
and is able to begin communicating with you. He/she has immense potential waiting to be
stimulated and developed.
At this moment you can begin your relaxation and visualization
exercises
Second Trimester of
Pregnancy
Some stimulation exercises will allow the fetus to:
In order to stimulate the fetus' hearing, you can talk
or put a melodious music near your belly. Additionally, you can communicate with your
child through touch; whenever you feel a kick, touch the opposite side (this is the place
where the head is) and caress the area while you speak.
More information can be found on the
video" Make Way For Baby!"™.
Parents are guided step-by-step through every stage of pregnancy, and thanks to its
chronological presentation, "Make Way for Baby!"™ grows with the baby to
meet the rapidly changing needs.
New stimulation techniques are introduced as soon as the
fetus develops the capacity to benefit from them, and new toning and strength exercises
are added to the mother’s routine as her pregnancy progresses. The program also
emphasizes proper nutrition and prenatal care.
Third Trimester of Pregnancy
The group of stimulation exercises we suggest for the
final trimester will:
These exercises will stimulate the baby's intelligence and
socialization skills, enhancing her ability to communicate and express affection. Babies
stimulated in this way are very alert, attentive, relaxed, smiling and friendly.
In the previous
trimesters, it was the baby who initiated communication with the "kicking game."
Now you are the ones who will initiate the dialogue with the baby, teaching her to
associate words with actions. These words should be verbs, adjectives, or nouns whose
meaning is linked to movement or a change in condition that can be easily perceived by the
child in the womb. Keep your tone of voice enthusiastic, entertaining and patient.
The most effective way to start teaching the baby
associations between words and actions is to say the word in a loud, clear voice while the
action is taking place. For example, gently tap your abdomen where the baby’s head is
and say: "tap, tap, tap."
The video "Make Way for Baby!"™
takes an interactive approach to prenatal stimulation. Rather than simply piping
pre-recorded sounds to the fetus, the video encourages parents to create their own
stimulation exercises following the examples given. Parents have to be actively involved,
use their own voices, make up their own games. That way we optimize bonding. The goal is
to communicate love, not just information.
Remember
Research in prenatal stimulation shows that
stimulated babies tend to exhibit accelerated visual, linguistic, and motor development.
Although most of the attention has focused on results showing significantly higher
intelligence and creativity in stimulated infants; it is
important to emphasize the benefits of prenatal stimulation for building healthy and
loving parent-child relationships.
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