Benefits of Prenatal Learning

Wednesday, January 9, 2008 by Julie Louly

Parents and researchers, alike, have observed and measured the benefits associated with the BabyPlus Prenatal Education curriculum.  Babies that have enjoyed this prenatal curriculum are born more relaxed and alert.  Typically, their eyes and hands are open at birth.  These infants are more responsive and interactive and are visibly ready to absorb and appreciate their environment.  Parents report that these babies nurse more readily and self-soothe more easily.

Parents also report that, if their care giving skills are consistent, the regular sleep/wake cycle of their baby becomes quite consistent at an early age in the infant’s life. There is also documented scientific evidence that the immune system of an infant who sleeps well and sleeps regularly is actually stronger.  Additionally, an obvious side benefit of a well-rested baby is a well-rested parent!

There is a distinct positive motor effect that is experienced by the prenatal baby as a result of his or her physical interaction to a prenatal education curriculum.  Arm and leg movements that occur in response to the BabyPlus rhythms may last up to 20 minutes during a one hour prenatal education session. This physical activity can have a beneficial influence upon the baby’s blood-oxygen levels.

Babies that have benefited from prenatal learning are reported to reach early childhood milestones, such as the ability to point to body parts on command, walk and talk, etc. ahead of their peers.  Utilizing such milestone assays as the Clinical Linguistic Auditory Milestone Scale (CLAMS test) and the Wechsler (school readiness test), these children have shown an increased attention span and measurably improved school readiness.  Parents have also reported that BabyPlus children exhibit greater creativity and independence.  All of these traits result as a combination of both genetics and an enriching early environment. Strong thinking children are more successful in school and in life.

Prenatal learning does not create a “genius baby” anymore than a prenatal vitamin creates a “bodybuilder.”  The prenatal months of early development are simply the right time to strengthen the foundation for learning.

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