A new study indicates that classical music can positively influence fetal development by stabilizing heart rates in unborn babies. Researchers from Mexico experimented with 36 pregnant women, exposing fetuses to two classical compositions, observing enhanced heart rate variability, which points to healthier development of the fetal autonomic nervous system. Classical music's calming effects are believed to provide meaningful physiological benefits, suggesting a deeper parent-child bonding experience during pregnancy. The findings emphasize the potential role of music in prenatal care and early development.
Dr. Claudia Lerma, of the National Institute of Cardiology in Mexico, said: "Overall, we discovered that exposure to music resulted in more stable and predictable fetal heart rate patterns. We speculate that this momentary effect could stimulate the development of the fetal autonomic nervous system."
The study team explained that the measure can provide insight into the maturation of the foetal autonomic nervous system, with greater variability often indicating healthy development.
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