Is music good for pregnant women? When should a pregnant woman start using it?

Your baby can feel everything you feel. And from the seventh month onwards your baby can hear and respond to sounds from your womb. So, if you’re listening to music or someone is talking then your baby is more likely to hear all of it.  A healthy pregnancy is a key to ensure your baby’s well-being after birth as well.

Garbha Sanskar or Garbh Sanskar dates back to the ancient times of Vedas and other scriptures. It has also been included in the Ayurveda. The term ‘Garbh’ refers to the foetus in a mother’s womb and the word ‘Sanskar’ refers to educating the mind.

It roughly translates to or means educating and nurturing the mind of an unborn baby.  It is believed that the mental, emotional and behavioural development of a baby starts from the womb. It is said that anything that the mother experiences is felt by the baby too and it affects them.

It is rightly said that a bond is developed between a child and his mother when she conceives him. The unborn baby can hear his mother talk to him or soothe him.  Positive thoughts must be imbibed and transmitted to your baby via you.

The concept of Garbha Sanskar is becoming increasingly popular. It is all about keeping yourself mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually healthy for your baby.  Several practices have been derived from it which include autosuggestion and hypnosis, colour therapy and aromatherapy. It is up to the parents to bring in many methods and techniques to bring a balance between the body and soul.

Garbh sanskar must be practiced not only during pregnancy but much before you conceive as well. It should be practiced post-birth too till your child is two years old.

There are many activities that a pregnant woman should follow

Positive thinking: Remember anything you feel, can be felt by your baby too. It is very important that you don’t stress yourself much and always think positively. Pregnancy might make you irritable but you must try and stay calm for yourself as well as your baby’s peace. Garbh sanskar helps you manage your emotions for both you and your baby.

Yoga and exercise: It is advised to practise yoga and do some light exercise to stay physically active. Light exercises improve blood circulation and flexibility and specific garbh sanskar yoga practices ensure the chances of a normal delivery of a woman. Yoga practices help in breathing and meditation helps bring a balance between the body and soul. It helps you to stay calm.

Prayer: Prayer helps in the spiritual development of your baby and also helps you stay calm. It teaches good values and moral ethics.

Music: Listen to positive and healthy music to de-stress. Garbh sanskar music helps in many ways and it is believed that your baby can respond to the music and sound while in the mother’s womb. It helps in the brain development and thre growth of the baby.  Soft and spiritual music is beneficial for the baby as well as the mother.

Relaxed and Happy: Try and keep your mind as relaxed as possible. And stay happy and calm. You mustn’t put too much pressure on yourself or stress on things. You need to stay away from everything that might cause tension which could affect your baby as well. Remember your baby can feel all that you feel.

Garbh sanskar has a tremendous and fruitful impact on pregnant women and babies.  It helps in the development of the baby and its growth. It helps the mother, as well as the baby, stay calm and sound throughout. It strengthens the bond and relationship between the mother and the baby. And it also helps in the development of a baby’s brain.