Stages of Fetal Development

According to an article by David K. James, School of Human Development, University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK:

"Learning is defined as a change in behavior that occurs as a result of experience. It is clear that the fetus can learn by means of habituation, classical conditioning and exposure learning."

This is a fascinating article about the importance of learning during the fetal period.  To read the complete article, please click on the Wiley Interscience logo.

Source:  James, David.  (Jan./Feb. 2010)  "Fetal Learning; a Critical Review."  Wiley Interscience.  Volume 19, Issue 1 p 45-54 <http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/123243347/PDFSTART>

Is there that much of a difference between playing music and using BabyPlus?  Absolutely!

While appropriate for infants and young children, music is too complex for a developing baby.  BabyPlus simplifies the complexity of music and breaks it down to a "language" your baby can understand--a single beat.  By introducing BabyPlus, a sound relative to your baby's environment, the foundation for learning begins during the most important stages of fetal development.

There is no doubt that after your baby is born, music is a wonderful tool.  Start out simple and then once your baby is born, you can work up to building an appreciation for music. 

Don't leave your baby's future to luck or chance!

Using the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System while you are pregnant means using 16 Lessons based on a mother's heartbeat to encourage learning in the womb.  A critical time in child development is actually during the stages of fetal development.  

Use the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System during your pregnancy and you will notice very tangible results during infancy, into the toddler years, into schooling years, and throughout the lifetime of your child.

97% of parents who used BabyPlus during pregnancy would recommend our curriculum to a friend.

Visit our site at www.babyplus.com  - you will have one lucky baby!

A lot of focus goes into pregnancy like what to eat or drink.  A lot of focus also goes into after the baby is born like names or choosing whether or not to breastfeed.  But what about focusing on positively influencing the womb environment during development?

So many different things happen during the stages of fetal development, and so many factors can affect development that it is natural to want to have only positive actions during such a critical time. 

As a mom, you want to do everything to protect your children from negative influences.  So what better way to positively influence your baby than to introduce an element that is already present in the womb during development--your heartbeat. 

BabyPlus is a simple set of sounds similar to the mother's heartbeat, which is a constant element in the womb.  By stimulating learning during the important stages of fetal development, a foundation for learning throughout life is reinforced--and what could be more positive than that?

I absolutely love the Proctor and Gamble commercials being shown during the Olympics thanking moms for everything they have done.  I think all moms deserve a little extra thanks now and then, too!  

These families sacrifice a tremendous amount of time and money in hopes that their child will obtain Olympic gold.  There is a lot of dedication and hard work on both parts from a very young age--maybe even prenatally with eating right, exercising and taking care of mom during pregnancy.  However, I guarantee that none of these mothers took prenatal vitamins for the sole purpose of producing an Olympian!  They took prenatal vitamins as part of an overall prenatal program for the health of their baby.  

There are many components of a good prenatal program, such as nutrition, exercise, mental health and prenatal learning.  It is a concept that is growing because so many are realizing the benefits of encouraging cognitive development during the important stages of fetal development.  Prenatal education does not push your baby to be smarter but strengthens his or her foundation for a lifetime of learning.

That's why we say that BabyPlus no more produces a genius than taking a prenatal vitamin produces a body builder--or in this case, an Olympic athlete!

Do you know The BabyPlus Company is on Facebook?

You can network with other parents who have used (or are thinking about using) prenatal learning for their babies, read pregnancy tips and ask questions.  We even run contests!  (Watch for postings regarding an upcoming contest next month!)


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If you want to learn more about BabyPlus, use of a prenatal curriculum during critical stages of fetal development, or the benefits of using prenatal education, click on the BabyPlus logo below. 

We are back from CES - Las Vegas!

The Consumer Electronics Show has concluded in Las Vegas, and we were beyond thrilled with our experience.

This year was the first year for the "Mommy Tech" area.  The BabyPlus Prenatal Education System was a perfect fit for "Mommy Tech."  We had so many great visitors to our booth.   Several representatives from countries all over the world are as excited as we are! Savvy parents know that the prenatal period is critical - and did we ever hear about it!  The study of the prenatal environment is not new, and some of the recent great findings just confirm what is already known.

Shannon Miller spoke on behalf of BabyPlus.  She is seeing tangible benefits in her son - such as he was sleeping through the night at 6 weeks and he has been very alert.

Prenatal care is important during the pregnancy trimesters.  The stages of development of a fetus are fascinating and crucial at the same time.  BabyPlus will have a profound and important impact on your baby.

And, with the hundreds of people who visited our BabyPlus booth, we know that infant development is a priority!

The holidays are upon us!  Gift giving is easy if you know someone who is pregnant. 

BabyPlus is the gift of a lifetime.  Reading articles on prenatal development confirms that the critical period in prenatal development  - also known as the stages of fetal development - are crucial to the development of your child, not just during childhood, but throughout life.

Check out BabyPlus in this online 2009 Holiday gift guide and give the parents-to-be this amazing opportunity!

BabyPlus says thank you!

Thank you to the parents who were the "early adopters" of the idea of prenatal learning - now no longer an idea, but scientifically proven!

Thank you to the parents who first purchased BabyPlus - your beautiful children are the foundation of our mission of education.

Thank you to the parents who send us emails and testimonials about the BabyPlus System and how our curriculum benefit ted your children during their critical period in prenatal development.

Thank you to our customers all over the world.  BabyPlus is a "universal language."  All babies understand the mother's heartbeat sounds.  We are thrilled to be in contact with you to learn how parents in your part of the world love to use BabyPlus.

Thank you to the parents who use the system again with a second or third child.  We know you saw the benefits, and we thank you for your commitment!

Thank you to the hard-working people who ship our product both in the U.S. and all over the world.  We truly are a "global economy" in the best sense of the word - making a difference for children on this earth through the use of a mommy's heartbeat sound.

Thank you to the wonderful people who call us daily just to ask how BabyPlus works.  We love talking with you about your pregnancy, your family, and your wonderful expectations for your new baby.

Thank you to the many writers who have written articles on prenatal development, development of a fetus in stages, and the importance of a prenatal care curriculum.  We learn so much from you!

Thank you to the wonderful gals in the office here at BabyPlus US - we are such a great team!  You make coming to work a pleasure!

We are so thankful to everyone who is a part of our business!  With over 150,000+ BabyPlus babies all over the world, we have much to be thankful for - and we are very thankful!

I've noticed recently that a lot of companies have been using different tactics to get consumers' business.  I've seen offers for free gift cards with purchase, cash back, and huge discounts, just to name a few.  It's no secret that times are rough and with the holiday season soon around the corner, a lot of people are being very selective about where they spend their money and on what.  Along this idea, you have to think about each purchase as an investment.  Ask yourself if you really need that item or is it just something you want.  Is it going to be sitting on a shelf collecting dust in six months or will you get use from having it? 

 

A great investment is in your child's future.  BabyPlus starts that investment before your baby is even born and is still in the prenatal environment.  By using a prenatal curriculum during the stages of fetal development, it is like investing in your baby's future and giving him or her a wonderful foundation for learning in the years to come.  For about 50 cents per use, you are banking towards a future that includes a relaxed, alert baby at birth who self soothes and takes to breastfeeding more readily.  And that is just at birth and during infancy.  So many more benefits emerge later in life like longer attention spans and earlier developmental milestones to name two. 

 

BabyPlus Prenatal Education System is a wonderful investment and is money well spent according to over 150,000 BabyPlus families all over the world.  Just check our testimonials!

Happy 40th birthday, Sesame Street!  Who doesn't have memories of Super Grover, Oscar The Grouch or Big Bird singing to them on their televisions when they were little?  You can start songs like the ones above and nearly anyone can finish them--with a smile on their face, of course.

The writers on Sesame Street have the right idea.  Topics are broken down to simple components that are age appropriate and involve repetition to reinforce these topics.  You wouldn't introduce entire sentences in Spanish to a child but by teaching one word and repeating it over and over, it creates a basis for learning that can be built upon.  To this day, I still remember the little boy opening and closing the door--abierto...cerrado.

This is exactly how the theory of BabyPlus works.  It takes sound in its simplest form to strengthen cognitive development during the important stages of fetal development and repeats it over and over.  It is age appropriate because the mother's heartbeat is the most consistent sound in the prenatal environment.  It makes sense to use it for strengthening the foundation for learning.

So whether you have a toddler watching Sesame Street or are using BabyPlus with your soon-to-be born little one, know that building on the most basic fundamental relative to your child's age and are building a lifetime of learning.

I just found out my other sister-in-law in Missouri is pregnant!  In a family of five grandsons, maybe we'll have a girl!

I started talking to her about BabyPlus and she was quite intrigued.  My nephew will be two in December and she had a rough go around with him, particularly getting him to sleep.  The BabyPlus benefit of better sleep definitely got her attention.  

She will be 18 weeks around the end of December and will be able to start using BabyPlus next month.  I will follow her weekly throughout her usage and after birth.  But for now, here are some reactions to our conversation about using BabyPlus.  

What did you first think of when I mentioned using BabyPlus?

I really wanted to know more about it because I only briefly knew what it was.

--BabyPlus is a simple set of sounds derived from the mother's heartbeat, which stimulates cognitive development during the critical stages of fetal development.  It is the most basic and consistent sound that is part of the prenatal environment.  

How does it work?  

It is used for an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening.  The number of days per lesson is determined by how far along you are when you start using BabyPlus.  We have a chart at www.babyplus.com.

How many people use the product?

We have over 150,000 BabyPlus babies all over the world and many countries.  

Does it give successful results?

The best part of working in Customer Service is getting to hear all the wonderful parent testimonials.  I constantly hear about the benefits families see in their children.  

I asked her what results she would like to see from using BabyPlus.

I'd like to see if it helps the baby to sleep better after they're born! I would also like to see if it'd help the baby to nurse well.  

I told her those are two of the traits most commented on by parents, in addition to being well-adjusted, more interactive and responsive and being able to self soothe.  

My sister-in-law is very excited to start using BabyPlus and I know she'll love to interact with my niece or nephew as she progresses through the lessons.  I can't wait to hear about the benefits she will see after he or she is born.  She is setting up her little one for a lifetime of learning.  More fun to come!

A lot of schools are having Fall Breaks this month.   Our school is having break next week for three days, which is just enough time to take a breath before heading into the holiday season when kids are distracted with everything going on.  This shouldn't stop just because we are grown up.  We all need to to step back, collect our thoughts and move forward with a clear vision.  Even though time is something we all would like more of, even taking five minutes to close your eyes and sit in silence if possible will renew your spirit.  


A perfect way to do this when you are pregnant is to incorporate your BabyPlus lessons.  It is a perfect way to make yourself take a break, even if it's only for a part of the lesson.  You are doing something wonderful for your baby and his or her future by encouraging cognitive development during the critical stages of fetal development.  Not only are doing something good for yourself by relaxing, you are setting the foundation for a lifetime of benefits!

Bethenny Frankel: Baby On The Way!

BabyPlus congratulates Bethenny Frankel on her pregnancy! Bethenny already knows about good nutrition.  After all, she is a chef and writes articles on good nutrition for Health magazine and health.com.   Bethenny attended the National Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts and focuses on sharing her knowledge and passion for healthy living with others.

Likely, Bethenny knows that the stages through pregnancy will truly impact her child for life.

Bethenny will do everything she can to impact the prenatal environment nutritionally.  She knows to eat right and take a prenatal vitamin.  She knows what foods to include and what foods to avoid during the stages of development.

The important time period of the stages of fetal development call for more than just nutritional benefits, though.  The use of the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System during these critical times in child development is one of the things a pregnant mom such as Bethenny will choose. 

Congratulations to Bethenny and to any pregnant mom who chooses to give her child the gift of a lifetime by using the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System!  No more Skinnygirl™ Margaritas for a while!

If you’re trying to get pregnant or are newly expecting, “One of the most important things you can do to help prevent serious birth defects in your baby is to get enough folic acid every day,” says KidsHealth.org.

Folic acid is a B vitamin crucial to the development of DNA, playing a big role in promoting cell growth and tissue formation. And according to the American Pregnancy Association, folic acid is also important in making the extra blood your body needs during pregnancy.

All of that means taking folic acid can help reduce the risk of your fetus developing a neural tube defect by up to 70 percent. Some of the conditions you can avoid with folic acid include:

•     Spina bifida – an incomplete closure of the spinal cord and spinal column
•     Anencephaly – severe underdevelopment of the brain
•    Encephalocele – an abnormal opening in the skull causing brain tissue to protrude out to the skin

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that if you are a woman of childbearing age you should consume 400 micrograms of folic acid every day. You should do this even if you aren’t planning a pregnancy because, in truth, about half of all pregnancies are unplanned.

(written by Marcia Ellett)

A lot of focus goes into pregnancy like what to eat or drink.  A lot of focus also goes into after the baby is born like names or choosing whether or not to breastfeed.  But what about focusing on positively influencing the womb environment during development?

So many different things happen during the stages of fetal development, and so many factors can affect development that it is natural to want to have only positive actions during such a critical time. 

As a mom, you want to do everything to protect your children from negative influences.  So what better way to positively influence your baby than to introduce an element that is already present in the womb during development--your heartbeat. 

BabyPlus is a simple set of sounds similar to the mother's heartbeat, which is a constant element in the womb.  By stimulating learning during the important stages of fetal development, a foundation for learning throughout life is reinforced.

Yesterday, a co-worker and I went to a friend's business to answer questions about blogging.  The question we asked was "Why do you want to blog?"  They said they want to spread the word about their business and the services and support they provide to the public.  We agreed.

We blog to spread the benefits of prenatal learning when using the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System.  We talk about why it's important to use BabyPlus during the critical stages of fetal development.  We also share the results so many families have seen in addition to many other topics.

Blogging gives us a way to share our day-to-day experiences and findings in the world of prenatal learning and pregnancy.

We were not surprised at all that Shannon Miller, the most decorated gymnast (male or female) in U.S. history, decided to use BabyPlus while pregnant.  Shannon Miller is the only female athlete to be inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame, twice! (Individual in 2006 and Team 2008).

Shannon and her husband John Falconetti are expecting their first child, and we are thrilled that they have chosen to use our the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System during Shannon’s pregnancy.  They seem genuinely excited about the strengthened learning capabilities our product can provide their child.  

We know they did extensive research on how to best benefit their baby during the stages of fetal development.  

In her own words:  "Like any parent, we want our child to have every advantage we can give him. BabyPlus helps us do that." - SM

BabyPlus lessons are both simple and safe to use.  They are designed to be played for one hour, twice a day.  For optimal benefits, start using BabyPlus any time between 18-34 weeks of pregnancy.

Click on the picture of Shannon Miller to go directly to our website to learn more about the benefits of using BabyPlus during your pregnancy!

just ask BabyPlus moms....

BabyPlus - my first gift to my second daughter is BabyPlus.....

"I come from a large family & have been around a lot of babies because of it. I do have to say (without being biased as she is my daughter) that she truly is remarkable. From the moment she was born she was wide eyed, alert, very calm and easily adaptable. She never once has fussed or cried or had a hard time with any type of transition we have introduced her to (such as breast to bottle, sleeping in a bassinet in our bedroom to her crib in her own room, formula to solids, etc.). She goes with the flow quite well and that's just the beginning. She has met each one of her milestones months in advance than expected for her age. She began walking at about 8 months, saying a lot of words by 9 months (at 11 months she shocked us all, by repeating the word "opposite" that she overheard my husband say while on the phone. It wasn't a one time deal, she says it all the time as well) and is doing great recognizing written words such as "Hi" "Cat" "Dog". She can communicate with me using words to let me know if she needs something. For example, this morning she was hungry and pointed at the fruit bowl and asked me for a "banana". When she wants water she asks for "water". She is forever curious and always trying to figure things out.
 
Our second daughter is due this November and you better believe that my first gift to her was BabyPlus as well!"

Learn how to give your developing baby the gift a lifetime by clicking on our logo.  The stages of fetal development are the time to gift your baby with BabyPlus!

BabyPlus - What is it?

The BabyPlus curriculum is a series of 16 naturally derived sounds that resemble a mother's heartbeat used during infant development. The rhythm of the sounds increases incrementally as the pregnancy progresses. The BabyPlus sonic pattern introduces your child to a sequential learning process, built upon the natural rhythms of their own environment.

This "auditory exercise" strengthens learning ability during the developmental period when the advantages will be most significant and enduring for a child. BabyPlus is the first educational tool designed for prenatal use that has been proven effective for use during the stages of fetal development.

Your baby can very clearly hear these patterns. She/he learns to discriminate between the sound coming from the mother and those from BabyPlus. In other words, learning has begun.