While it is generally understood that the architecture of the human brain is driven by strong genetic influences, many expectant parents are unaware that research has recently revealed these genetic influences are silenced late in pregnancy. More specifically, during the third trimester, environmental factors influence the final phases of prenatal and early postnatal brain development.
How Environmental Factors Influence Development
Your baby’s cognitive development is a complex and orchestrated process that sets the framework for learning and behavior for life. It’s empowering as a parent to know you have access to a safe and effective early intervention tool that uses a series of alpha rhythmic and decibel-controlled sounds to spark creativity and early learning during one of the most impactful times of development.
Why Early Intervention Matters
Over the past decades, the plasticity and capacity for adaptation of the human brain have been well documented, offering considerable potential for optimizing outcomes. Noninvasive, time-tested products like The BabyPlus Prenatal Education System® give expectant parents an opportunity to make the most of this precious time. Researchers think that the memory of sounds (‘auditory learning’) starts developing from 27 weeks of pregnancy, helping to lay the foundation for lifelong learning and emotional well-being.
Parents who use prenatal education systems often notice improvements in their children’s problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and emotional stability later in life. By “tuning” your baby’s brain rhythms early on, you can promote an environment that supports focus, calmness, and cognitive growth.
“It’s not the cause of the stress, but how the person handles it that matters,” said Catherine Monk, professor of medical psychology at Columbia University. Stress management through mindfulness, therapeutic sounds, and other practices can help pregnant women lower stress and anxiety.
As an expectant mom, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and even helpless at times. It’s empowering to know that simple changes in your daily routine can yield big gains for you and your baby. Recognizing your importance as a caregiver during pregnancy can foster bonding with your baby and empower you throughout the birthing journey and beyond.
