The baby in the developmental period of the first human cells and organs that exists as a result of the fertilization of the egg and sperm is called an embryo. As the embryo takes shape and becomes an adult, its emotions, thoughts and behaviors begin to develop.
5. The cerebral cortex, which begins to be shaped from the first week onwards, enables the gradual development of the ability to move, think, speak and plan on the way to becoming a human. Starting from the 9th week, the baby may hiccup and react to noise. From the 12th week onwards, the baby becomes sensitive to pain and cries when necessary. 5-6. Within months, the baby begins to recognize its mother's voice through hearing and is calmed by its mother's voice. Babies in the womb are startled by sounds such as a doorbell or a car horn. The learning and remembering abilities of the baby, who feels, partially sees and hears in the womb, develops. It has been shown that the baby is affected by external events and has a unique psychological structure. When the mother laughs, the baby turns upwards in the womb and moves up and down quickly.
Does Mother's Stress Affect the Baby?
The baby moves an average of 50 times per hour in the womb. It is known that when the mother is stressed, the baby's heartbeat accelerates and movements increase. Depression, anxiety and adjustment problems in the mother may affect the baby in the womb. Therefore, the pregnancy period should be spent with a healthy and comfortable psychology, considering that the baby developing in the womb is affected by the outside world and the mother's psychology is reflected on the baby. The unborn baby needs to be supported by the mother's peace and comfort. If mothers who are well-nourished, less stressed and do not consume toxic substances talk to their babies adequately and create soothing sounds during pregnancy, their children are smarter, have better speaking skills, have more balanced movements and are more socially compatible.
Babies are born with different characters and temperaments. When and how the behaviors that determine personal characteristics emerge in the womb is one of the subjects of intense research. Research shows that babies who are very active in the womb are more irritable in the newborn period. Sleep/wake periods Those who are irregular sleep less during the newborn period. In the womb, the baby is under the influence of the mother's abundant hormones, and therefore its biological rhythm is affected by the mother's sleep/wake times, eating patterns and movements. The mother's hormonal response to stress is very important. Research has shown that newborn babies of pregnant women with high blood pressure are more active and restless.
Does the Environment in the Womb Affect the Baby's Intelligence?
Stress, diet, and toxins may have negative effects on intelligence. Some researchers are of the opinion that the baby's environment in the womb is more effective on intelligence than genes. The view that intelligence is affected by creation before birth and upbringing conditions after birth is now changing. The prenatal environment provided by the mother is now also important. Parents-to-be who want to further the mental development of their unborn babies can start by providing the baby with good nutrition, low stress and a drug-free environment before birth. There are those who recommend shaking the baby at regular intervals, talking through a paper tube or pregnancy tube, listening to classical music, or even stimulating the baby in the womb with flashing lights.
Do these work, and more importantly, are they safe?
Those who use these methods argue that their children are smarter, have more verbal and musical abilities, are more physically coordinated and have better social adaptation. However, scientists are skeptical about this. They even claim that poking, shaking and stimulating the baby can change its developmental sequence and that any influence that affects brain development will come with a cost. As a result, the baby in the womb is affected by the environment in which the mother lives, her psychological state, environmental toxins, sounds and stimuli, as well as her nutrition, and her physical and mental development is also affected by adapting to these. Expectant mothers and fathers should care about providing a peaceful and safe environment for their children, starting from the womb, so that their unborn babies are healthy, have good physical and social adaptation, and are intelligent.
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