February 2015 PMID 24205353

Prenatal music exposure induces long-term neural effects.

Eino Partanen, Teija Kujala, Mari Tervaniemi, Minna Huotilainen

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The discussions reflect strong interest and engagement, with references to the original publication and related research, such as mentions of babies recognizing melodies after birth and the potential for long-term neural effects. The tone combines scientific inquiry with curiosity, illustrating a shared recognition of the research's importance and the desire to explore its implications further.

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Most discussions support the article's findings, emphasizing the positive effects of prenatal music exposure on neural development.

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Participants demonstrate high interest, referencing related studies and pondering implications for early development.

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Abstract in brief

  • Prenatal exposure to a melody like "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" can lead to long-lasting neural changes in infants, observable through brain responses called ERPs.
  • Infants whose mothers played the melody during pregnancy showed stronger neural responses to both familiar (unchanged) and altered notes after birth and at 4 months compared to infants who had no prenatal music exposure.
  • The study found a connection between the amount of prenatal music exposure and brain response strength, suggesting that singing to babies before they are born can influence their brain development for months afterward.]

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PsikoBilim
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Çalışmanın adresi: https://t.co/WonIIUHeEB

Aug 15, 2024 · 4 likes · 86,478 followers View post →
Canadian Music Therapy Fund
@cdnmusictherapy · X

Various scientific researches have proved that prenatal music therapy can help in fetal development as well as in strengthening the bond between a mother and her baby. Check the research on Prenatal Music Exposure and Long-term Neural Effect : https://t.co/GLj1CQ2PBV https://t.co/t1C3puD8P5

Oct 2, 2019 · 1 like · 1,620 followers View post →
LAUREL
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Prenatal Music Exposure Induces Long-Term Neural Effects https://t.co/pDLU7PlMpa

Mar 15, 2021 · 1 like · 1,350 followers View post →
Become The Knight
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@cpudog Does the infant in the womb comprehend intent? https://t.co/ZAfpp19lV5

Sep 3, 2024 · 5,090 followers View post →
Helen Williamson
@helcatwill · X

@garwboy @janinegibson @greg_jenner Oooh. What’s your take on music preferences developing in utero? There are some interesting papers eg https://t.co/J4UWD6mNxO Prenatal Music Exposure Induces Long-Term Neural Effects

Oct 21, 2019 · 523 followers View post →
Dr Johnny Ismay Graham
@j_ismay_graham · X

@HopeVirgo Depends how you define memory - epigenetic changes might ‘remember’ events from previous generations. But either way I suspect it is pre-birth.. https://t.co/lbJx6hsatb

Nov 18, 2022 · 506 followers View post →

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Become The Knight
@becometheknight · X

@cpudog Does the infant in the womb comprehend intent? https://t.co/ZAfpp19lV5

Sep 3, 2024 · 5,090 followers View post →
PsikoBilim
@Psikobilim_ · X

Çalışmanın adresi: https://t.co/WonIIUHeEB

Aug 15, 2024 · 4 likes · 86,478 followers View post →
Josh
@beachhead755 · X

@davidrahrer @annamlulis Here's a few linking music and voices heard while in the womb to the same soothing effect post-birth: Partanen, E., Kujala, T., Tervaniemi, M., & Huotilainen, M. (2013). "Prenatal music exposure induces long-term neural effects"

May 30, 2024 · 4 followers View post →
Tobias Heinz
@TobiasHeinz1683 · X

@ajedan_ @BryanKemper @Cooperstreaming A baby in the womb reacts and can hear music - as early as the 5th month of pregnancy. Babies later recognise Melodies after birth. Musical preferences are formed in the womb that are maintained until death. https://t.co/kODMh1eSZb

Sep 29, 2023 · 370 followers View post →
Dr Johnny Ismay Graham
@j_ismay_graham · X

@HopeVirgo Depends how you define memory - epigenetic changes might ‘remember’ events from previous generations. But either way I suspect it is pre-birth.. https://t.co/lbJx6hsatb

Nov 18, 2022 · 506 followers View post →
Hiroyuki Ohtsuka
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RT @yuji_ikegaya: 胎教に効果あり!?妊婦が音楽を演奏して胎児に聴かせると、生後もそのメロディーを覚えているそうです。脳反応で確認。昨日の『PLoS ONE』論文→ http://t.co/opIz6HruFc 実験では29週目から『キラキラ星』の単メロディを…

Aug 16, 2021 · 82 shares · 226 followers View post →
LAUREL
@LAUREL_LR · X

Prenatal Music Exposure Induces Long-Term Neural Effects https://t.co/pDLU7PlMpa

Mar 15, 2021 · 1 like · 1,350 followers View post →
MBW
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@Mickado02215608 @Le_BienCommun @europeanobs @LaManifPourTous @LMPT53 @AssembleeNat https://t.co/jqQiytjw5N voici le lien mais c'est en anglais... Vu comme tu écris le français, pas certaine que tu comprennes....

Oct 25, 2020 · 26 followers View post →
Helen Williamson
@helcatwill · X

@garwboy @janinegibson @greg_jenner Oooh. What’s your take on music preferences developing in utero? There are some interesting papers eg https://t.co/J4UWD6mNxO Prenatal Music Exposure Induces Long-Term Neural Effects

Oct 21, 2019 · 523 followers View post →
Canadian Music Therapy Fund
@cdnmusictherapy · X

Various scientific researches have proved that prenatal music therapy can help in fetal development as well as in strengthening the bond between a mother and her baby. Check the research on Prenatal Music Exposure and Long-term Neural Effect : https://t.co/GLj1CQ2PBV https://t.co/t1C3puD8P5

Oct 2, 2019 · 1 like · 1,620 followers View post →
Mark & Zwervertje
@hondZwervertje · X

@RightToLifeUK @VNvertelpunt This is also proving the development of hearing in the womb: https://t.co/9DjvD7fdMJ

Aug 23, 2019 · 100 followers View post →
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