6 THINGS PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD DO TO MAKE AN INTELLIGENT BABY

Pregnancy should be taken seriously. If you don’t act responsible,
consequences can be quite severe. However, we won’t be discussing
consequences now, but we’ll focus on the positive side by listing the
things every mother can do in order to make an intelligent baby! Like
with a lot of other subjects, medical experts don’t have a common theory
about concrete things expectant mothers should do, but there are
certain points on which they agree… sort of. Various tests have been
performed in order to determine what babies respond to, and this is what
we found out.
Prepare for Story Time!
Although babies can’t understand the actual words, reading them a
story will affect the way they feel about your voice, in fact – they’ll
remember it. You should also know that language foundations develop in
the womb, and around the third trimester your baby will be able to hear
sounds and memorize them. Besides, it’s never too early to start sharing
your favorite stories and fairy tales with your babe, so go on, get
your favorite book and start reading.
Daily Exposure to Sunlight
The sunshine vitamin – vitamin D – is quite important for you and
your baby. Your daily schedule as an expectant mother needs to include
about twenty minutes of daily exposure to sunlight. Of course, you need
to take care of your skin and apply appropriate creams. This vitamin is
the key nutrient that helps your baby develop strong and healthy bones.
Some medical experts connect the lack of vitamin D with the development
of autism, so you shouldn’t take your chances with this one.
Bonding through Massage
If you want to put in some extra effort into creating a strong bond
with your child before that baby is even born, you should do that
through the art of touch. When the twentieth week is over, your baby
will be able to feel touches, thanks to the fact that its nervous system
is developed enough. Some research shows that unborn babies can even
tell the difference between a mother’s and a father’s touch. So, what
are you waiting for? Grab some essential oils and give your bump a nice
long massage! Besides, applying nurturing oils is quite good for
expectant mothers, because it helps with avoiding pregnancy stretch
marks, and it’s a great way to relax.
Healthy Rhymes for a Healthy Mind
We already mentioned how babies-to-be respond to talking, but you’ll
get an even better reaction with music and rhymes. When you sing to your
bump, it helps your baby with the production of serotonin and other
happiness chemicals. If you’re not much of a singer, you can achieve the
same effect by playing music, and you can use the tunes you sang and
played to calm your baby later.
A Diet Focused on Diversity
The world is your oyster. You should eat absolutely everything that
comes to your mind, except foods rich in mercury. It’s found mostly in
certain types of fish like sharks, tuna and swordfish, so you should try
to avoid these. However, fish rich in fatty acids like salmon are very
good for you, so do your research before you eat. It will be hard at
first, because of that awfully uncomfortable morning sickness, but as
soon as that is over you’ll need to adopt routines, eat regularly and
enjoy healthy portions.
Pregnant Women Need Balance
While you’re pregnant, you need to listen to your body and do exactly
what it says. There should be no exhausting or unnecessary strains
during those nine months. However, it’s quite important to stay active
throughout, because your baby and you both need some exercise. There are
all sorts of smart gadgets that will be more than useful when it comes
to keeping track of the distance you cover during your walks, and they
help a lot with establishing routines and sticking to them. Your days
should be all about long rests, healthy meals and exercise – everything
else isn’t worth your while.
By: Oye Ajakaiye
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