The current education system is constantly improving, and prenatal education has also appeared in front of everyone. The main reason is that people pay a lot of attention to the education of their children, so they are also quite concerned about prenatal education. The main reason is that pregnant mothers now hope that their children are not inferior to the starting line. Below, the editor will take you to pay attention to a question: how should prenatal education be done?
1. Nutritional prenatal education
It is necessary to pay attention to a balanced diet, control weight well, and provide targeted nutritional supplements for different stages of pregnancy. During the first 1-3 months of pregnancy, supplementing with folic acid and vitamins, and consuming easily digestible and light foods can alleviate discomfort symptoms in the early stages of pregnancy. Mid pregnancy → Due to increased appetite in pregnant women, attention should be paid to supplementing nutritious foods rich in protein, calcium, and plant-based fats. Late pregnancy → Water and salt intake should be controlled, and weight gain should be monitored. Suitable weeks: Knowing the start of pregnancy
2. Music prenatal education
It is recommended that mothers choose music or music that is soothing, gentle, has a clear melody, is gentle and natural, has regularity, and has a rhythm similar to their mother's heartbeat; Mozart's EQ music, the sounds of rivers and streams in nature, and the chirping of insects and birds are all good choices, as they have the function of soothing fetuses and regulating the rhythm of day and night. Mothers should try to avoid listening to noisy or inappropriate music as much as possible (fetuses do not like to hear high vibration frequency waves). Suitable weeks: Starting from the 16th week of pregnancy
3. Art education and prenatal education
Appreciating art regularly can enhance one's sensitivity; Expectant mothers can bring their little babies to appreciate beautiful things together. When expectant mothers feel beauty, they also convey it to their babies invisibly! Suitable weeks: Starting from the 20th week of pregnancy
4. Touch prenatal education
Parents gently touch or pat the fetus with their hands, transmitting tactile stimulation to the fetus through the pregnant woman's belly, promoting the development of the fetus's sensory nerves and brain. Parents touch the fetus with their hands on the abdomen and lightly press the fetal body with their fingers, and the fetus will respond. Touch and speak at the same time, deepening the bond between the whole family. Suitable weeks: Starting from the 20th week of pregnancy
5. Intentional prenatal education
Expectant mothers use imagination to outline the image of their baby during pregnancy, which will to some extent resemble the soon to be born fetus. Some expectant mothers are very worried about whether their fetus will have physical disabilities after birth and often feel uneasy. It is better to post some cute baby portraits or photos in the room to help pregnant women maintain a happy mood. Suitable weeks: Starting from the 28th week of pregnancy
6. Dialogue on prenatal education
Dad and mom have to talk to the baby in their belly every day, say hello when they wake up in the morning, and occasionally share what they see with the baby. This is not only the focus of language prenatal education, but also the key to establishing parent-child relationships. Suitable weeks: Starting from the 24th week of pregnancy
7. Sports prenatal education
During the process, expectant mothers must master the amplitude and amount of movement.
Pregnant women can do some fetal exercises. When feeling fetal movement, they can lie down and relax their whole body. They can use their hands to gently stroke their abdomen repeatedly from top to bottom and left to right. Sometimes, they can also lightly press the fetus with their fingers and feel the fetus wriggling gently with the pressure. In addition, doing moderate exercise every day for expectant mothers can help with vaginal delivery and reduce damage to the perineal muscles during childbirth. Suitable weeks: 20th to 36th week of pregnancy
8. Illuminated prenatal education
The visual development of the fetus takes about 36 weeks to respond to light stimulation. Every day, a flashlight is used to flash and illuminate the head of the fetus tightly against the belly, lasting for 2 minutes each time. The fetus's movements, visual functions, and ability to distinguish between day and night are also relatively strong after birth. Suitable weeks: Starting from the 32nd week of pregnancy
The above is the editor's summary of how to do prenatal education. Mothers need to pay more attention to prenatal education, find the right time and method, which is very helpful for the growth of their babies in the future. However, it should be noted that there are many ways of prenatal education, so mothers need to choose the appropriate method according to their own situation.
