ed to see how advanced my boys are but mostly I am excited for what this simple shift in environment has given them. The Womb is the Perfect Classroom - Part Two - Widespread Use
Over 150,000 parents have used the BabyPlus Prenatal Education system. BabyPlus has been used by moms in 51 countries throughout the world. In fact, in a recent survey of BabyPlus moms, 97% would recommend BabyPlus to a friend. Doctors and moms love BabyPlus. Elizabeth Moore, MD a pediatrician in the United States used the BabyPlus system during her pregnancy. Dr. Moore recently reported, “BabyPlus may have been the simplest, yet most important thing I did for Mary before she was born. From her quiet, calm alertness as a newborn to her, now happy, interactive personality as a toddler, I have been amazed at what a difference BabyPlus has made in the way she learns from everyone and everything around her.” The BabyPlus Prenatal Education system offers developmental benefits that last a lifetime.
The Womb is the Perfect Classroom - Part One - How BabyPlus Works
Prenatal learning is as vital to a child’s cognitive development as a prenatal vitamin is to enriching a baby’s physical development. The BabyPlus Prenatal Education System is a patented developmentally appropriate curriculum that introduces patterns of sound to the prenatal child in the only language he understands-the maternal heartbeat. BabyPlus encourages simple, early sound discrimination through a 16-week curriculum. The expectant mom wears the unit an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon or evening beginning the lessons at around the 18th week of pregnancy. BabyPlus babies sleep through the night more readily, nurse better, and reach developmental milestones earlier. BabyPlus babies also demonstrate improved school readiness. The BabyPlus Prenatal Education System is the only product of its kind on the market. The system offers parents the opportunity to give their baby a head start on early learning.
Hello. My name is Julie Louly, and I want to introduce myself as the Retail Sales Director of the BabyPlus Company.
There has never been a more exciting time to be a retail partner to BabyPlus. BabyPlus is not yet another “me, too” product on the market and has filled the prenatal niche that until now has been largely untapped. This has resulted in incremental business for our many valued retailers.
Over 150,000 expectant moms in over 51 countries have used the BabyPlus System and our distribution continues to grow on a daily basis. It is so exciting to experience this kind of progress.
We know that enriching a baby’s cognitive development in the womb provides the child a head start on learning and strengthens this foundation throughout his or her lifetime. BabyPlus babies at birth and infancy are: more relaxed and alert, nurse more readily and display an increased ability to self-soothe. Later in life BabyPlus children tend to reach earlier developmental milestones and improved school readiness.
I can’t wait to see what 2009 will bring!
In your on going quest to become the best father you can be, I know you have been scouring the books, surfing the web and asking advice from everyone. You have read about Prenatal Care, the stages of fetal development and even prenatal learning! (if you have not learned about prenatal learning check out www.babyplus.com) Some of you brave blokes have probably even talked to someone about breast feeding. That’s very important. Well we are not going to talk about that here.
I am going to tell you how you can have a great impact on your child. You just have to remember one thing. The Mother-To-Be. If your mom-to-be is a happy mom, everyone is happy. I took a survey in my office about the most thoughtful thing a man could do for the mom-to-be in his life, and many of them said. “Take the kids out of the house so I could have some alone time in my own house.” Yes, gentlemen, it’s a simple request, doesn’t cost much and means so much to her.
So why not gather up the kids one day and take them away? It could be as low key and a trip to the local park or playground. Take sandwiches so you don’t have to spend a bundle at the fast food restaurant. Take them to the libra
ry for some reading program. Libraries are full of activities for kids of all ages. You can always go visit Grandma and Grandpa. There just might be some good treats there!
After a long day with you, bring the kids home and keep them calm and quiet. If you are really good, you can even put them to bed! Your mom-to-be will think she’s in heaven and you will have created a life long memory for you and your children.
It’s easy – now go out and do it.
Hey Dad-to-be! Now that you have mastered the art of back massage and foot massage, (if you haven’t, see earlier blog posts) I am going to let you in on a little secret that you can use often. A woman loves when a man cooks for her. 
One of the most wonderful things you can do for your Mom-To-Be is prepare her a delicious meal.
Now I know that not many men can cook well. There aren't many men that even want to know how to cook well and if you are one of them that's ok. But what every man does need know is that cooking for a woman will remind her of why she's having your baby. Now is the time to thank her. This is why every man should be able to cook a few simple meals. I am going to give you a simple but elegant and tasty menu with the recipes that you can cook and she will appreciate.
Pan Seared Filet Mignon
Ingredients:
2, 8-10 oz. Beef filets or beef tenderloin
Olive or Canola oil
Salt
Pepper
Preparation:
1. Heat a small pan on high with 2 tablespoons of oil
2. Sear the filets for 30 seconds on each side.
3. Wrap the filets in foil and place them in the oven.
4. Broil in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes. Feel free to cut into the middle of the filet to check its color. You want the meat to be a medium to dark shade of pink. Brown means it’s over-cooked, and red means it’s under-cooked.
Roasted Red Potatoes
Ingredients:
6 to 8 small red potatoes, quartered into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil or garlic-flavored olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat potatoes. Transfer potatoes to a large baking sheet or shallow roasting pan. Roast 25 to 30 minutes, until tender and golden.
Steamed Asparagus
Ingredients:
1 bunch fresh asparagus spears
Butter
Preparation:
1. Cut about an inch off the bottom parts of the asparagus
2. Season them with salt and pepper
3. Place them in a pan filled with an inch of water and cover them
4. Simmer on the stove until they turn bright green or get tender — about 5 minutes
5. Drain and top with butter
Presentation: Slice the filet in thin slices halfway through and spread it like a fan over the red potatoes with the asparagus leaning on the other side of the potatoes.
Now if you thought this post was going to be about fetal development, pregnancy, stages of fetal development or infant development, it’s not. But you can find out about all that stuff by clicking on any of the links on the right and learn all about them. And you really should!
What an interesting article Dr. Logan sent me. It echo’s the message of BabyPlus with the rhythmic sounds heard with the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System and the first words a baby utters.
Why 'Mama' and 'Dada' are baby's first words
Study: Many cultures' words for mom and pop feature repeating sounds
MSNBC LiveScience, Aug. 27, 2008
A baby's first words are often "mama" and "dada," much to the delight of parents. Now scientists think they know why.
Beyond the obvious - Mommy and Daddy are around a lot and babies are drawn to them languages in many cultures have apparently made the task easy by creating words for mothers and fathers that feature patterns of repeating sounds, a new study suggests.
To arrive at this finding, brain scans were made of 22 newborns (age 2 days to 3 days) while they listened to recordings of made-up words. They heard words that end in repeating syllables, such as "mubaba" and "penana," as well as words without them, such as "mubage" and "penaku."
Brain activity increased in the babies' temporal and left frontal areas whenever the repetitious words were played. Words with non-adjacent repetitions ("bamuba" or "napena") elicited no distinctive responses from the brain.
Recent studies show that babies who learn two or more languages at once actually perform better at certain tasks.
This suggests "mama" and "dada" (or "papa") are well-chosen words to teach a baby, and it also indicates that the ability to more easily recognize these sorts of repetitive sounds is hard-wired in the human brain.
The research, led by
"It's probably no coincidence that many languages around the world have repetitious syllables in their 'child words,'" Gervain said, citing "papa" in Italian and "tata" (grandpa) in Hungarian as examples.
"The language center of most right-handed adults is located on the left side of the brain," Gervain said. "This is consistent with our finding with newborn babies and supports our belief humans are born with abilities that allow us to perceive and learn our mother tongue systematically and
efficiently."
"The brain areas that are responsible for language in an adult do not 'learn' how to process language during development, but rather, they are specialized - at least in part - to process language from the start."
How amazing is that?
OK you Dads-To-Be, Listen up! You guys are going to take really good care of the Mom-To-Be in your life. Remember men, she's the pregnant one, not you. She needs the TLC and you are just the one to give it to her.
Last time we talked about all the things that you have to investigate and learn about when you are having a baby. Fetal development, baby stimulation and how to have a smart baby are just a few. Not to mention all the infant sleeping schedules, breast feeding schedules and even something called prenatal learning!
Well let me tell you all that is fine and good, but if your Mom-To-Be is not happy, that's not good for anyone. So let's try to help her feel comfortable. It will result in a happier and healthier baby and mom.
Previously I explained how to give your lady a back massage, well how does a foot massage sound to you? I'll tell you what, it will sound like heaven to her! No doubt about it. I'm going to give you a few pointer about foot massage.
Fill a large tub with warm water, and then add Epsom salts and eucalyptus oil. Place the tub on a towel in front of a comfortable chair or sofa. Have your Mom-To-Be sit down and place her feet in the tub and soak for 5-10 minutes. Then dry her feet with a soft fluffy towel.
Do basic stretches with the foot; pushing the top of the foot away from you and pulling the top toward you.
Warm up the foot by rubbing it all over and appling lotion or oil in a sweeping motion. Include the top, heel and arch. Gliding strokes work best. It is important to rub the entire foot first to warm it up. If you start to apply deep pressure to the foot before warming it up, there is a greater risk of causing injury. 
Cup the foot with your hands and squeeze with the appropriate amount of pressure. You may move up and down as you are holding the foot. 
Wrap your hand around the top of the foot, and then apply pressure with your fist to the underside of the foot. You can apply pressure by pushing in and out or in a circular motion. 
Using your thumb and a moderate amount of pressure, start at the top of the foot on each side. Now glide toward the bottom along the sides of the foot. There are tendons that run along each side of the foot, these can be good to stretch.
Wrapping your hands around the foot from the front, squeeze firmly and pull upward alternating hands as you pull upward. 
Rotate each toe starting the largest working to the smallest.
Finish giving a foot massage with a few sweeping strokes then gently rest your hands on her feet.
Trust me, she will love it!
Hey Dad-to-be! Pregnancy isn't just for women. If your woman is pregnant there is a lot you can do. I know you have been reading a bunch of articles on Prenatal development, baby stimulation and fetal development. You have seen everything there is about Critical period in prenatal development, having a smart baby and fetal brain development.
But what do you know about taking care of your new mom-to-be? Let me tell you that a happy mom-to-be = a healthy mom-to-be = a healthy baby. And you can do something about it. In the next several blogs I will tell you how you can pamper the mom-to-be in your life.
The Pampering Dad-To-Be Massage
The healthiest and safest time to begin having pregnancy massages is in your second trimester. Lying on your back is not a good idea after the 20th week of pregnancy, so the position that works best is to have your mom-to-be straddle a chair, with the back facing her front. This works especially well if you place the chair in front of a table, and then stack one or two pillows over the back, allowing them to spill out on to the tabletop. This will enable her to lean forward during the massage and rest her head.
Now, lubricate your hands with either high-quality commercial massage oil, or one you make yourself. This can be done by combining a few drops of a relaxing essential oil, such as lavender or chamomile, with a carrier oil 
such as sweet almond or jojoba. Be sure to warm the oil by pouring a small amount into your hands and rubbing them together. This is an important step, since cold oil causes muscles to tense, causing her to feel stressed.
Now, place your hands on her lower back just below the waistline, and slowly begin sliding up her back on either side of her spine. Never massage directly on the backbone, or over the spinal column. As you reach her shoulders your hands should slowly move across the upper back, then down the opposite side of the spine, to the starting point. This up-and down motion should continue for at least several minutes, until the muscles of her back start to warm and relaxed.
Your can then begin applying gentle pressure to any area of her back where she is feeling pain -- using the heel of your hand or the pads of your fingers, bearing down slightly and continuing to move in a circular motion. The operative word here, however, is "gentle." The point of massage is to relax and soothe muscles, so a rubdown should never hurt. If it does, you are is pressing too hard -- so ask her if she experiencing discomfort.
Your massage finishes with a repeat of the up-and-down motion that started the back rub, done for a several more minutes. You should then wrap her body in a soft blanket or beach towel, to keep muscles warm. Have her remain in her massage position for five to 10 minutes.
The massage can be as short as 10 minutes, or as long as 60 minutes; it's not a good idea to go beyond that time limit, no matter how great it feels. During her second trimester, you can give her a massage once a week; during the third trimester, you can increase massages to twice weekly or more if needed. Again, never give her a massage during the first trimester, even by a professional therapist
Go green if you are pregnant or are thinking about getting pregnant. I’m talking about eating more green! It’s important not only for fetal brain development but also for mom’s health. The fact is, healthy prenatal development is up to you. What you do and eat will directly affect the development of your baby in every stage of fetal development. If you continue a healthy diet after your baby is born, you will enjoy better breast feeding and a healthier you.
Ingredients:
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 lb fresh spinach, chopped
1/4 tsp oregano leaves, crushed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 lb sole fillets or other white fish
2 Tbsp sherry
4 oz (1 C) part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated
as needed nonstick cooking spray
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 ºF.
2. Coat 10- by 6-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Heat oil in skillet and sauté mushrooms for about 3 minutes or until tender.
4. Add spinach and continue cooking for about 1 minute or until spinach is barely wilted. Remove from heat and drain liquid into prepared baking dish.
5. Add oregano and garlic to drained sautéed vegetables. Stir to mix ingredients.
6. Divide vegetable mixture evenly among fillets and place in center of each.
7. Roll each fillet around mixture and place seam-side down in prepared baking dish.
8. Sprinkle with sherry, then grated mozzarella cheese. Bake for 15–20 minutes slotted spoon.
Yield: 4 servings Serving size: 1 filet roll
Folic acid it the nutrient to remember if you are pregnant or are thinking about getting pregnant. It is crucial for fetal brain development. You can’t start too soon adding more Folic Acid to your diet. The fact is that healthy prenatal development is up to you. What you do and eat will directly affect the development of your baby in every stage of fetal development. If you can keep track of your diet week by week during your pregnancy you can insure a healthy pregnancy and a happy baby.
Try this easy recipe alone or as a side to a grilled chicken breast.
Lentils and Rice
Ingredients
3/4 cup lentils, washed and sorted 
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Combine everything except 1/2 a cup of the Swiss cheese in a bowl. Pour into a 2-quart baking dish, cover, and bake at 350 degrees F for about two hours, stirring occasionally. Uncover and top with the remaining cheese. Bake another five minutes.
click on the bowl of rice to read more about pregnancy and nutrition
As we continue our discussion on the benefits of Folic Acid to the developing fetus' brain, we learn that many fruits and vegetables are high in folic acid. Early brain development during pregnancy can be greatly affected by the addition or lack 
of this critical nutrient. It's easy to include these foods in your diet. Fruits high in folic acid include strawberries, oranges and other citrus fruits, tomatoes, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, raspberries, avocados, bananas and watermelon.
Try this simple but tasty recipe to help insure healthy fetal development. Click on the picture to visit the March of Dimes website to learn more about the importance of Folic Acid
Simply Salad
Combine halved strawberries with chunks of other folic-acid-rich fruits, such as bananas, oranges, and melons. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Serve with a dressing of plain yogurt seasoned with a little thawed frozen orange juice concentrate.
There are many articles on Prenatal Development. Nutrition is no exception. One of the most important nutrients for pregnant women is folic acid, which has been shown to reduce the incidents of brain and nerve disorders in the developing fetus. It also encourages strong fetal brain development. It's has been recommended that a mom-to-be increase the folic acid in her diet. Folic Acid is found in many foods, especially fruits and vegetables. Beans and grains are also an easy way to increase the folic acid in your diet. Try this easy and tasty recipe. Travels and refrigerates well. Perfect for the office.
Tortilla to Go
For a brown-bag lunch, spread flour tortilla with canned refried beans and sprinkle with shredded Jack or cheddar cheese and some chopped green onion. Roll and wrap in plastic wrap. Heat for 30 seconds in microwave. Serve with salsa and lowfat sour cream.
One way to insure the proper development of your prenatal child’s physical as well as brain development is with proper nutrition during all stages of your pregnancy. You can't start too early. Your baby's brain development begins early in the pregnancy and continues until delivery and beyond. Here is a recipe I used while I was pregnant and has been a favorite for my whole family ever since.
This broccoli cheese soup is made with fresh broccoli.
Ingredients:
· 1 bunch broccoli, about 1 1/4 pounds, washed and trimmed
· 2 cups sliced onions
· 5 tablespoons butter or margarine
· 7 cups chicken broth, divided
· 1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled
· 1/4 cup flour
· 2 tablespoons
· 1/8 teaspoon pepper
· 1 cup milk
· 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Preparation:
Cut florets off broccoli and divide into small sections. Simmer in lightly salted water for 2 minutes; drain and immerse in cold water to stop cooking then set aside.
Cut stalks into small pieces; place in a large saucepan. Add sliced onions and 3 tablespoons of butter to saucepan; sauté over medium low heat for 5 minutes. Add 3 cups chicken broth and oregano to the saucepan; simmer 20 to 30 minutes. Carefully process hot mixture in batches in a blender until smooth. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan; stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Stir in mustard and pepper. Gradually stir in processed mixture and remaining 4 cups of chicken broth. Continue to cook, stirring, until mixture begins to bubble. Add milk and cheese; stir until smooth and cheese is melted. Add remaining broccoli florets and heat through. Broccoli cheese soup serves 8.
You can cut this recipe in half. This soup is better the next day.
There is a new generation of moms emerging. You may be one of them or you may know someone who is. They are called the Millennial Moms.
These mothers are between the ages of 16-28. There are a whopping 55.5 million of you out there. These women relish their independence and are able to create their own solutions from blogging to childbirth. They are confident and want to do things "my own way"
Millennials are savvy and able to see through the hype when buying products or services. They research everything.
When these moms are pregnant they ask questions like, "What happens to my baby during the critical time in fetal development and child development ?"
They want to know about things llike early brain development during pregnancy, the benefits of infant stimulation and learning in the womb. The BabyPlus Prenatal Learning System is something they feel strongly about and are using it to enhance their babies’ development. They want a better nursing baby, a baby with a healthy sleep schedule.
They believe that the BabyPlus is a natural "no-hype" product because it is built on the simplest yet most powerful language of the prenatal child; the maternal heart beat sound in the womb.
Millennial Moms are an amazing new generation of mothers who know what they want and know how to get it.
People are talking! All the attention about early brain development during pregnancy, infant growth assessment and prenatal education is really becoming a topic for First-Time parents. Click on the forum above to read what parents are saying. And click on the link below to read one couple's week by week pregnancy progress. This couple used BabyPlus Prenatal Education System and they share those day by day experiences as well.
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