Unborn babies have “more stable and predictable” heart rates in the womb if the parents listen to classical music.

February 5, 2025Classical music can help stimulate babies’ development in the womb.

A research team in Mexico found that unborn babies have “more stable and predictable” heart rates if expectant parents are exposed to calm and soothing tones.

Measuring heart rate provides insight into the maturation of the foetal automatic nervous system, with greater variability indicating healthy development.

Study co-author Dr. Claudia Lerma, from the National Institute of Cardiology in Mexico, said: “Overall, we discovered that exposure to music resulted in more stable and predictable foetal heart rate patterns.

Study Shows Classical Music Promotes Healthy Foetal Heart Rate Patterns

“We speculate that this momentary effect could stimulate the development of the foetal autonomic nervous system.”

Professor Abarca-Castro added: “Our results suggest that these changes in foetal heart rate dynamics occur instantly in short-term fluctuations, so parents might want to consider exposing their foetuses to quiet music.

“Parents who play soothing music may stimulate and benefit the foetal autonomic system.”

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Sources: National Institute of Cardiology in Mexico

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