12 Prenatal Stimulation Exercises – Being Parents
In addition to contributing to the physical and emotional development of the baby, these prenatal stimulation exercises strengthen the emotional bonds between parents and their offspring. To get results, it is important to perform these exercises at least once a day. Don’t exhaust the baby either! Soon, this prenatal stimulation activity will become a routine you will never forget.
In this article, we would like to tell you more about prenatal stimulation, give you some tips and give you some exercises to do during the third trimester.
The different types of prenatal stimulation
Motor stimulation
This type of exercise allows the baby to develop his perception of space and movement, depending on the positions of the mother.
Visual stimulation
By stimulating the retina, we help the baby adapt to light. This means that you prepare your little one for their new environment, while sharpening their curiosity and attention.
Sensory stimulation
Touching her tummy throughout the day is a good way to communicate with the baby. You can touch your belly in different ways: open palm, with the spray from the shower, by stroking it, etc.
Auditory stimulation
Hearing is one of the first senses to develop in babies. It is for this reason that it is advisable to do exercises to stimulate your hearing. You can make him listen to music, different sounds, his parents’ voice, etc.
Prenatal stimulation exercises
Swing in a rocking chair
Sit in a rocking chair and rock gently in a well-defined rhythm.
Bathe
Go to the pool and float in the water with slow movements, without ever completely submerging yourself.
Dance, alone or with your companion
During the day, take a break from dancing, doing slow movements and spinning around. You can also ask your partner to dance with you. Tell him to touch your stomach. These are motor and sensory stimulation exercises.
Make movements with a flashlight
Turn on a flashlight and place it on your stomach with the beam facing the baby. Move the flashlight so your little one can notice the light and follow it with their eyes.
Enjoy the good weather
When the weather is nice, sunbathe for five minutes with your stomach uncovered. Your child will be able to enjoy the natural light.
Stroke your belly
With the palm of your hand, gently stroke your stomach.
Massage yourself or get a massage with creams
If you use cream to protect your skin during pregnancy, take advantage of this ritual to stimulate your baby. Make circular movements on your stomach with the cream you are working on.
Touch your belly with your fingertip
Touch your stomach briefly with your fingertip. Do this several times in different places on your stomach.
Touch your child when he kicks
Press gently with the palm of your hand where your baby just kicked you.
Listen to music
When listening to music with your baby, keep the volume level reasonable. This exercise creates a bond between the baby and the outside world. Depending on the music you listen to, the cadence and the melody, the baby will be relaxed or restless. We recommend that you listen to instrumental music.
Talk to your baby and invite your partner to do the same
This exercise asks you to communicate with your baby as if he had already been born. Talk to her as you intend to do after she is born. Sing songs to him. Your partner can talk to him as well. This allows the baby to identify and recognize the voices of his family circle and to bond with you.
Let the baby listen to noises from the outside world
These sounds from the outside world prepare the baby for life outside the womb. He gets to know your daily life, your way of life, etc. When you cook, when you go for a walk, when you take the car … The baby identifies and recognizes the noises that await him in the outside world at birth.
Studies show that parents who use prenatal stimulation have a stronger emotional bond with their children. It is for this reason that we advise you to take the necessary time to stimulate and communicate with your little one during pregnancy. It’s worth it.
