Water-Based Prenatal Education: Benefits & Research

Question
Dear Cheri:

Is there any research result about the pregnant education in water? For example, the pregnant woman listens to the music in water while she swims or takes bath in bathtub. In China, many people believe that the pregnant education for baby is good to the baby future. If we take the education for baby in water, the result will be better or not? Your answer is greatly appreciated.  

Answer
Hello Gejing. There is really no proof of any of these theories yet. However, anything that promotes relaxation and calm in the mother is GOOD for the baby. The things that promote good brain development in the baby are the mental health of the mother- low stress, peace, happiness- , the very BEST of nutrition- LOTS of protein, LOW sugar- and a birth free of drugs. Of course the baby must be fully breastfed for at least one year and better still two years. Breastfed infants have been PROVEN to be more intelligent. All the best- Cheri.