Many of us know that it's possible to stimulate a child's brain early on in life, even when they're mere fetuses.
Studies everywhere have shown that we should never underestimate a fetus' ability to be influenced by external stimulants. Many times, the exact extent of their health effects can be seen through detailed ultrasounds.
Recently, an amazing study was done by the Institut Marquès, a gynecology and fertility clinic in Barcelona, Spain. Its team conducted an experiment with women who were pregnant between 14 and 39 weeks.
The expectant mothers used a special insertion device, called the "Babypod," to play music for their babies. Now, babies are thought to be able to hear starting only at 26 weeks.
However, the doctors found something very unexpected: that the really young fetuses reacted visibly and very specifically to these sounds.
Scroll further to find out more about this study and its miraculous results — and to watch a stunning video of actual footage from the study! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
For years, it has been widely believed that fetuses start hearing sounds at around 26 weeks — and at 18 weeks at the earliest.
However, an incredible new study has made a shocking discovery: Fetuses can actually hear music as early as 16 weeks old!
Scientists at the institute used an intravaginal device called the “Babypod” to see if the sounds emitted would stimulate the babies’ senses. They found that 87 percent of fetuses responded acutely to those sounds.
While listening to the Babypod’s music, 45 percent of the fetuses moved their heads and limbs. 30 percent moved their mouths, and 10 percent stuck out their tongues. These movements stopped when the music stopped playing.
The doctors did a second, similar sound test, where they simply pressed speakers against the baby bump. The fetuses didn’t react, which suggested that they couldn’t hear the music properly.
Ultimately, the music works to stimulate the part of the baby’s brain that develops communication skills. Rather critically, this test can be done to rule out fetal deafness.
What this all tells us is that long before their babies are born, mothers can start to stimulate their communication and vocalization skills.
“We are aware of and recognize the importance of talking to babies from the moment they are born to promote neurological stimulation,” concluded the research team at the institute.
To see the fascinating footage of this research, be sure to watch the video below!
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