Stimulation during pregnancy

Josefina Vazquez Mota Public Education Secretary Arturo Sáenz Ferral Director Ge
neral of the National Council of Educational Development Lizbeth Gonzalez Camach
o Community Education Director Maria del Carmen Garcia Alvarez Assistant Directo
r of Educational Research and Basic Education Support Jesus Rodolfo Guzmán Garcí
a Director of Media and Publications
Stimulation during pregnancy
Mexico, 2007
Stimulation during pregnancy
Media Editing and Publications Management Coordination María del Carmen Álvarez
García European Enlightenment Guadalupe Guadalupe Vidal Ramírez María Verónica V
argas González Vázquez Design
First edition: 2007 D.R. © NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Elbe 20,
col. Cuauhtemoc CP 06500, Mexico, D.F. www.conafe.gob.mx
PRINTED IN MEXICO
The National Council of Educational Development thanked heads of programs, acade
mic and regional coordinators, and especially the community instructors and teac
hing assistants of the delegations in Baja California Sur, Chiapas, Chihuahua, C
oahuila, Guerrero, San Luis Potosi, Sinaloa, Oaxaca, Tlaxcala and Veracruz, for
their contributions in implementing this document pilot during the school year 2
005-2006.También acknowledges the valuable participation of Veronica Flores Fern
andez, in reviewing this document.
Once I needed a mother to teach me two very simple things: the encouragement and
patience. Because only they have these perfect ingredients and use them to teac
h ...
Anonymous
Index
Introduction Recommendations for relaxation and communication instructors and in
ternalization Relaxation Communication Back to the uterine body relaxation and r
ecall talking to you're healthy emotional stimuli for the baby do you imagine (e
motional stimulation) We hugged (emotional stimulation) Let your body sounds (au
ditory stimulation ) I like to caress (emotional stimulation)'ll tell you a stor
y (auditory stimulation and emotional) pitched sounds (auditory stimulation) The
orchestra of the treble (auditory stimulation) pitched sounds (auditory stimula
tion) The orchestra bass sounds (auditory stimulation ) Balancing (stimulation o
f movement), balancing Let (stimulation of movement) I like to feel (emotional s
timulation) exercises fist (tactile stimulation) learn to count (tactile stimula
tion) on and off (visual stimulation) Talking to Dad (emotional stimulation) Let
's dance (stimulation of movement) Silhouettes of colors (visual stimulation) Fl
ute (auditory stimulation) Rocking the Baby (tactile stimulation) Playing with h
ands (tactile stimulation) Breathing together (emotional stimulation) Contact wi
th the feel (emotional stimulation) Lights moving (visual stimulation) Playing w
ith circles and crosses (visual stimulation) cone sounds (auditory stimulation)
Hammocks (tactile stimulation) Walking (stimulation of movement) Bibliography
9 11 13 14 15 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43
44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
Introduction
The concept of in utero stimulation is the result of years of research, mainly i
n Europe and the United States about human development before birth, based on th
e principles of early learning. Stimulation in the uterus, also called prenatal
or intrauterine stimulation refers to the physical and relaxation techniques app
lied by parents or caregivers during pregnancy, with the aim of encouraging the
development of the nervous system, communication and bonding with mother , fathe
r or both, in the best cases. Thus, we see the baby as a being with own unique c
haracteristics, able to act and react in the womb. Spaces are also provided phys
ical and mental relaxation for the mother, and provides emotional support and pa
rtner for the enjoyment of pregnancy. This book contains strategies compiled mai
nly from "Manual stimulation for pregnant women, 1 as well as other materials th
at have served as instruments of consultation sessions stimulation in utero. Wit
h it, aims to equip community instructors provide activities for relaxation and
emotional and sensory stimuli to women during pregnancy. Before starting work wi
th pregnant women, suggested reading and reviewing the content of this work, to
facilitate understanding and development of the recommended activities.
1
Jimena Rodríguez and Liliana Velez, "Handbook of stimulation directed at pregnan
t uterus" in http://www.uazuay.edu.ec/bibliotecas/estimulacion/manualestimulacio
n.pdf, online document accessed 23 May 2007.€The strategies in this manual is pu
t into practice with 22 partners.
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Recommendations for trainers
• Allocate time to stimulation exercises. • Undertake activities with dedication
and commitment to achieve the desired outcomes. • Bear in mind that what matter
s is the quality of stimulation and not quantity. The activities are clear and e
asy to follow and could offer only a couple or with the participation of the mot
her. • Accompany with classical music activities (eg, Bach, Vivaldi, Corelli, Mo
zart and Handel), or quiet melodies please the mother. • Schedule activities at
any stage or month of pregnancy.
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Relaxation and communication
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • mattress. • Chair.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
Choose classical music is to your liking. Lie on a mat or sit comfortably in a c
hair, and then think about how your baby focus and listen to music. Activity are
recommended throughout pregnancy or at least once a week during the first month
s. The record will make you into harmonious dialogue with the baby through music
.
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Communication
Material
• Classical music or quiet.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
We communicate with the baby in different ways and, although small, it sees if i
t is accepted or rechazado.2
Choose a phrase that expresses the tender love for her baby. Think or say it out
loud and repeat it often so that it forms part of everyday conversation to enga
ge with your child. The claims can be used at any time or when you want to commu
nicate verbally or mentally with the baby.
2
Ibid., P. 56.
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Relaxation and internalization of the body
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • mattress.
Duration
40 minutes.
Development
Stand in a comfortable position, preferably lying down, with light clothing and
no shoes. Now listen to the noises that are around and gradually concentrate on
your breathing (for about a minute). Since you know the rhythm of your breathing
, take deep breaths begin: inhale (count three), hold your breath (count to thre
e) and exhale. Repeat two more times. Let deep breaths and return to normal brea
thing gently (this takes about a minute). Now imagine your whole body, as if see
ing it from above, slowly, from head down to the feet. Feel is pushing the groun
d and try to perceive each finger one by one: first the right foot (for a minute
) and then the left (for a minute.) Then, turn in the toes and hold for five sec
onds and then extended again for five seconds. Scroll mentally his feet first an
d then plant the uppers, feeling how heavy the fabric on them and how the blood
travels tingling while, then gradually progress to the ankles, and note the pres
sure of the material on them. Now try to toe the ankle, bringing it forward vigo
rously for five seconds, then pull back hard for five seconds, then relax. Conti
nue the slow mental journey down the leg to the knee, feeling the blood circulat
ion and how the leg is located: If you are seated or higher. Now tighten the mus
cles from the knee to the ankle (five seconds) and relax. Explore imagination at
the knee to the buttocks and stop at the hip. Percátese weight of the legs pres
sed against the floor, shrink from the hip to the knee (five seconds) and releas
e. Follow mind exploration through the abdomen to the chest, feeling the weight
of clothes on them. Attend the beating of the heart (20 seconds), how the lungs
inflate and deflate (20 seconds), the pumping of blood throughout the body (20 s
econds), and bowel movements by digestion (for 20 seconds). Continue across the
back and as pressure where it is supported. Now go mentally to the arms, from sh
oulder to elbow, and notice how light it is. Contract from elbow to shoulder str
ength (five segun15
two). Get off at the elbow to the wrist and feel the flow of blood. Now only con
tract this part for five seconds. Focus on the wrist, on the back of the hand an
d palm, and pay attention to the fingers: start with the left hand (the thumb, i
ndex, middle, ring and little fingers) and go with the right hand (pinky, ring,
middle, index and thumb). Strong grip contracting only the hand, and hold for fi
ve seconds at the end,€Relax and repeat with your other hand. Then bring your at
tention to the neck, then her chin to her lips, and bordéelos, then into the nos
e and above it to reach the forehead, eyes and walk skirting the front side to s
ide. Walk down the cheeks towards the ears and stop a minute to explore it. Now
contract the muscles of the face hard, making grimaces that would: raise the lip
s, move the nose, frown and raise your eyebrows, every move for five seconds, th
en relax your face. In conclusion directs attention to the head and feel the hai
r gently descends from it. Begin to walk around slowly from the forehead to the
neck (10 seconds). After this journey through the body, concentrate on your brea
thing for two minutes, open your eyes before standing up and sitting on its side
. It is recommended to share their experiences and write what you like from this
session. This helps them go away feeling angry and laying down the welcome. You
can repeat this activity as often as desired during pregnancy, although you wil
l not experience the same sensations.
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Back to the uterus
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • mattress. • Images of the baby in the womb.
Duration
50 minutes.
Development
This activity is recommended to do it in a couple: the mother with the baby's fa
ther. Place yourself in a quiet place, look at the illustrations in the next two
pages for 20 or 30 minutes, and imagine they are watching your baby. Keep sensa
tions. Then, then lying to listen to music for 15 minutes, while concentrating o
n the ideas and images that arise spontaneously. Strive not remember anything, o
nly let the images flow freely. Close your eyes and imagine that music back to t
he warmth and humidity of the uterus. This exercise can stir memories of the bir
th or intrauterine life, it is suggested only to evoke positive feelings. Perhap
s glimpsing one color, hear and perceive sound images related to float in the am
niotic fluid, with the feeling of having returned to the uterus.
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Relaxation and evocation
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • mattress.
Duration
50 minutes.
Development
This activity leads to experience feelings of calm that will probably be accompa
nied by memories of fetal life. It is advisable to carry out the activity in pai
rs and dedicating the necessary time to enjoy it.
Lying on the mat, close your eyes and make one or two deep breaths, think that t
hey provide energy inhalations and exhalations with the negative feelings are re
leased. Then begin to focus on your breathing and normal body sensations, trying
to bring to mind only the latter. Aware of each of the parts of your body recei
ve any pressure or pain, and the manner in which they are attached. Lying still
with eyes closed, allow their minds drifted (five minutes). Imagine you are on t
he bank of a river. Hear how the water hits the rocks and the rhythmic sound of
the river, feel how the wind gently caressing your face. Vislúmbrense Now turnin
g to the right and look at the meadow, which are daisies, tulips and roses; obse
rve their colors. Look at the trees beyond. The place is so beautiful we had to
lie on the grass. Choose one of all the trees and flowers around you. Think they
are a seed inside the plant, the place is damp, cool and delicious, they experi
ence safety and tranquility. Every one sees how your body grows inside the plant
, cell by cell enlarges to become ever larger. Slowly return each in his own bod
y. First move fingers and toes, and then feel each of its parts. Count to 10, op
en their eyes and realize the environment (30 seconds). When finished, sit down
and keep in mind the memories of this experience.
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Have a chat with you
Material
• Classical music or quiet.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
It is recommended that parents speak every day with your unborn baby, even a few
minutes, with a tender and affectionate language. They must take care not to sp
eak like babies or use harsh tones or cry. It also should not worry if you do no
t know what to tell the baby.
Talk to your baby on your work, needs, desires, how much you expect and what the
y feel happy to be with you. Remember that it is also possible to communicate wi
th the thought, so use this method in public places.€It is very important that t
he parent so actively involved with the mother. Repeat this exercise every day.
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You are healthy
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • Personal Journal.
Duration
40 minutes.
Development
During pregnancy, the mother often experience the fear that a child with problem
s of any kind and that negative emotion is reinforced by the permanent informati
on it receives from the social field. But if you take appropriate measures, not
to worry about, rather they should see a doctor and undergo the examination whic
h he directed.
Sit for 30 minutes in a comfortable place. Close your eyes and ask about the bab
y's health and safety: what is it that inspires more fear, what kind of fears yo
u have? And what is the deepest of them? For a few minutes let the various respo
nses come to mind, and then open your eyes and write down your fears in the diar
y, write down all the responses that spring to mind. Gently caress her belly exp
osed, and imagine your baby healthy and beautiful with pleasure floating in the
amniotic fluid. Mentally count the fingers of his hands and feet, and watch your
arms, legs, chest and head. When this image has become clear, repeat: "you are
healthy and whole." Discuss your fears with your doctor and other mothers, their
 experiences may allay these doubts.
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Emotional stimuli for the baby
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • Personal Journal.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
This activity is the starting point for stimulation with a partner, headed the b
aby.
Write in your journal the following: • Two affectionate words or phrases that ar
e addressed to the mother. • Two words or phrases that express loving father. •
Two phrases or words that they would have liked to be told in its infancy. • Two
phrases that identify your baby. Read the sentences and eight individually choo
se one that identifies with their baby and like to use as a "keyword". This will
be your cover letter with the baby, and always pronounced with affection and em
otion to talk or play with him, when you greet and say goodbye. Once they have y
our baby in her arms, saying its respective keyword and watch the reaction of th
e small: perhaps he seeks the source of the sound, open your eyes, calm down, st
op mourn or smile. This reaction will show that the baby who identified aurally
have given him love before he was born: his parents.
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How do you imagine (emotional stimulation)
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • Chairs or mat.
Duration
40 minutes.
Development
It is preferable that this activity involved the baby's father and mother togeth
er with sufficient time. Seated in a comfortable position, observe the mother's
abdomen and visualize the baby inside. Imagine his head, his eyes closed, his no
se small and delicate mouth that opens and closes slowly. Walk around your chest
and mentally that strong heart that pulsates with energy, feel the warmth and t
enderness with which it beats. Look at his wonderful determination to grow and l
ive, and want to share with you that feeling. The mother should hold our breath
to hear how the baby's heart in tune with the rhythm of his own heartbeat. You w
ill notice that produces deep breathing with gentle movements in the womb. They
imagine the baby's arms and fingers in motion, and his thin legs, rocked by the
swaying of the water, and then count the fingers of your feet. Keep watching you
r baby for a moment. Then look at the room where they are. They can continue in
that position for a while longer, while enjoying the feeling evoked. Repeat this
activity as often as they wish.
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We hugged (emotional stimulation)
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • mattress.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
This activity is for parents to talk with your child, be attentive to their resp
onses and share support and affection. Are encouraged to adopt a comfortable pos
ition possible to maintain for 10 minutes. It is best to start with the father a
gainst the mother. Hug five different ways. First, the father has to hold the mo
ther in her arms as she talks about what has taken place during pregnancy until
this moment, then turn to the mother to provide support to the father. While the
y are embracing, perceived security that derives from the physical support and n
urturing. Then change position: sitting next to each other, one behind the other
, or in other ways they can think of, and repeat the five hugs like last time.
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Let the body sounds (auditory stimulation)
Material
• mattress.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
The baby lives in the womb, immersed in a world of sounds. He's used to noise as
part of their habitat. The sounds you hear are a stimulator of their attention
and curiosity, especially when emerging from what is usual for him and become a
gaming experience.
Talk about them to your baby who will be playing with him "making noises." Intro
duce the sounds one by one and, if desired, indicate this on what class are: • s
peech sounds and mouth. They result from the combination of the 28 letters of th
e alphabet and are accompanied by rhythm, intonation and melody, to cause a vari
ety of issues that give meaning to speech; are also onomatopoeic, which are prod
uced by imitating sounds of animals or Nature: muu, crowing, baa, woof woof, meo
w meow glu glu, brr brr, shhhhh, etcetera. • Sounds body. Are those originating
with body movements: applause, blows to the belly, thunder of the fingers, or cl
ap, among others. • Sounds of the body. They are produced during the digestive p
rocess, breathing and heart: the passage of saliva, rhythmic breathing, heartbea
t (thump, thump) or the bloodstream (sshh-sshh). Be creative and dynamic. Rememb
er that it is playing with the baby and, above all, laugh a lot. Pay close atten
tion to the reactions of the baby may have sounds that you like more than others
, and you may notice your responses. Repeat this activity as many times as they
like during the pregnancy.
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I like to caress (emotional stimulation)
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • mattress.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
The caresses the womb are expressions of love and acceptance for the baby, and a
way to incorporate the family group.
Open To the father, mother and siblings. Lay your hands gently on your belly and
pat, preferably without speaking to the baby. During this activity, try to proj
ect love and acceptance. Try to prolong the session and try to relax to the rhyt
hm of the strokes.
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I'll tell you a story (auditory stimulation and emotional)
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • mattress.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
It is common to wonder if the baby in the story mean something to him to read. H
owever, although very young to understand verbal language, is not to interpret t
he love and affection that is expressed by the tone and voice security. Furtherm
ore, reading a story repeated nervous system sensitized to linguistic patterns.
The baby clearly audible in the uterus from the sixth month, and adapts the body
rhythm to the speech of his mother. Speech is a type of learning that begins in
the womb, with individual patterns (like our fingerprints), and they originate
from maternal speech imitation. Classical music creates a relaxed atmosphere tha
t allows the capture in peace.
Here are two models of appropriate reading material for the baby, but is also fr
ee to choose a nursery rhyme happy and fun. Violent themes are not recommended n
or dramatic. May involve the mother, father or siblings, whether in the evening
or at night. Try varying the tone of his voice to the situation of the story.
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Tale I. The caterpillar amarilla3
A yellow caterpillar lived under a tree. There, in the midst of a branch, was hi
ding his bed. Ate pieces of leaves, I took the sun drops. He liked to go out and
look at the critters that come out flying. One day something strange happened.
He felt his body bloated. He would not look out, I just wanted to rest. He put o
n his silk shirt, hid in a large fig tree. All winter he slept, and woke with wi
ngs.
3
Ibid., P. 72.
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Story II. The margarita blanca4
It was once a white daisy who lived underground, in a little warm, quiet and dar
k. One day he heard a knocking very gently on the window, flash, flash, flash. -
Who calls? "It's the rain. - What does the rain? To get in the house. - Not pas
s!, Not happening! "Said the white margarita was very afraid of the cold, becaus
e it was winter. They spent many days and heard other taps on the door Knock, kn
ock, knock. - Who calls? "It's the sun. - What does the sun? "Get in the house.
- Still does not pass!, Still not happening! "Said the white daisy and slept qui
etly. After many days, returned to knock on the door and window: tun, tun, tun,
flash, flash, flash. - Who calls? "They are the sun and rain, rain and sun. - Wh
at do you want the sun and rain, rain and sun? "We want to go, we go. "Then pass
the two," said the white daisy. And it opened a crack, where the sun slipped an
d rain inside the house.€Then the rain took the right hand, and the sun took him
by the left hand and pulled the white daisy, and pulled and pulled to the top a
nd said: - Margarita, Margarita, pokes your head! The white daisy passed his hea
d through the ground and found a small garden with butterflies, birds and childr
en playing at the wheel singing
4
Ibid., Pp. 72 and 73.
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It comes dressed in calico daisy with yellow hat and green apron. Snail, snail,
get the horns in the sun. With his face powdered margarita has gone off across t
he meadow wearing her dress. Snail, snail, for each I bring a flower horn. And t
he margarita was opened all white with blonde bun. And was happy.
Read the story about 15 times a month and as the days go try to distinguish whet
her the words or phrases produced some response from your baby is moving, calmin
g or kicking. Identify it relates to the tone of his voice and tell the situatio
n. This reaction will show that the baby interact with you and reacts to differe
nt stories or particular to different narrators. Keep telling stories, the key i
s repetition and the quality of the narrative.
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The high-pitched sounds (auditory stimulation)
Material
• • • • • • quiet classical music. Mat. Small boxes. Diamondbacks. Rice. Beans.
Duration
15 minutes.
Development
The auditory stimulation is based on the treble and bass sounds.
Pitched sounds are of lower intensity than those of human speech, so first we wi
ll use them. To start small and get three boxes placed bells in one, rice in ano
ther, and a few beans in the past. Be careful not to fill them, to produce sound
at the time of shaking. It is recommended that this activity is performed in pa
irs. With the mother in a comfortable position, shake the boxes to the rhythm of
the music and trying to imitate the sound of the heart. In the first session, u
se the box with the bells, in the next session, rice, and finally the beans. Sub
sequently, three more sessions, move the three boxes for a few minutes each. Bei
ng short, it is recommended that this exercise every day and night. It should te
ll the baby what it is that you have sound. A reaction, either moving or calm, i
s an indication that the child participates. Do not forget to talk to him before
and after activity.
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The orchestra of the treble (auditory stimulation)
Material
• • • • • • quiet classical music. Mat. Small boxes. Diamondbacks. Rice. Beans.
Duration
15 minutes.
Development
The mother is able to communicate with your baby and feel what you like and what
not.
This activity is a continuation of previous work as it is auditory stimuli with
high-pitched sounds. Located in a comfortable position, place them, one by one,
at the height of the belly, about 30 inches away, to present to your baby. Slowl
y come up and away the boxes. Sounded for two minutes each. Shake together the t
hree boxes in different rates, that is, following various sequences of sounds an
d pauses. They also can play all three at the same time in bars, or toggle the s
ound. It is suggested to try all possibilities, taking into account of the prefe
rences of the baby and showing their stillness or movement.
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Bass sounds (auditory stimulation)
Material
• • • • • quiet classical music. Mat. Girls plastic bottles full of rocks, dirt
and nails. Girl empty plastic bottle. Two sticks.
Duration
15 minutes.
Development
Bass sounds are more intense than speech. Therefore, this will be a noisy but fu
n activity in which they occupy the entire time a "musical instrument."
Sit comfortably, say hi to the baby and talk about something about the sounds th
ey hear (for example, tell him "you'll hear a bottle full of nails"). Then shake
the bottle filled with stones or sticks beat in rhythm with the empty bottle at
a distance of approximately 15 inches from the belly, first slowly and graduall
y more quickly, then slowly return to the initial velocity . On completion, they
should ask the baby if you like, spend a few words of love and bid him farewell
. Repeat the activity, but with different instruments.
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The orchestra bass sounds (auditory stimulation)
Material
• • • • • quiet classical music. Mat. Girls plastic bottles full of rocks, dirt
and nails. Girl empty plastic bottle. Two sticks.
Duration
15 minutes.
Development
Here we take the instruments used in the activity "Sounds serious," in all possi
ble combinations, and produce sounds slow, fast or beat background music. The mo
ther can start with an instrument and the father respond with another, in order
to establish a dialogue between different sounds. Another option is to start wit
h an instrument, continue and end with one another differently. It is recommende
d not to talk and are very attentive to the baby's reactions.
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Balancing (stimulation of movement)
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • mattress.
Duration
15 minutes.
Development
The maturation of vestibular-ear structure that is favored by the progressive mo
vements of the baby grows, "he has to do with a sense of balance and movement, b
ut also learning. The acquisition of knowledge in children was based first on th
e domain of the body, and then the possibilities of movement and exploration tha
t it permits. If the balance is developed properly, the child is able to move wi
thout problem, and therefore know and learn, because learning is a result of a p
rogression of events that must take firm stands.
Mézase gently to the rhythm of the music or the rhythm of his heartbeat, either
in a chair or sitting on a soft mat. Underwriting year is recommended at mid-mor
ning or afternoon, away from food, to avoid dizziness or nausea. If you still ex
perience some of these difficulties, frequent breaths and then chew pieces of ca
rrot or apple. Do not strain.
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Let's keep doing balance (stimulation of movement)
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • Tape. • Gis.
Duration
15 minutes.
Development
Exercise is good for relaxation and fitness.
Draw lines with chalk or tape on the floor, then walk on them putting one foot a
fter another, balancing. For security hold on the arm of a companion. A variatio
n is to navigate an edge a little higher, also helping another person. Do this e
xercise with eyes open or closed and arms outstretched.
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I like to feel (emotional stimulation)
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • mattress. • natural oil.
Duration
15 minutes.
Development
The baby is very active in the womb, and stages of activity combined with sleep
and rest, but there are times when it is much more active and their movements ar
e a form of dialogue with the mother. The strokes in the womb can mean soothing
massage. The baby is if someone moves his hand through his abdomen, and responds
with movements or peace. If the parent participates talking softly, also reacts
to this game. In addition, women who receive massage during pregnancy give birt
h easier and a warm response from the baby.
When the baby kicks, correspóndanle with gentle strokes in the mother's abdomen
so that strengthened the attempt to communicate with him in a dialogue based aff
ectionate caresses across the belly, round or a mixture of all. If you feel that
the baby is fussy, it is ideal to use this resource every night to get the moth
er to relax, encouraging sleep and rest. It is recommended to sing softly and us
e a light natural oil to facilitate movement of the hand.
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Exercises fist (tactile stimulation)
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • mattress.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
Sit on the mat, with background music. Start breathing rhythmically, until you f
eel comfortable and relaxed. The father, with his hand in a fist, push gently ab
out 30 times the right side of the womb, in two different locations: the upper a
nd lower, following the rhythm of music. Then do the same on the left side. Repe
at the exercise three times per side. With this exercise, a dialogue touch with
the baby, that improves with repetition. It is therefore necessary to conduct th
e activity in different sessions, to observe all the answers and try to understa
nd what they mean.
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Learn to count (tactile stimulation)
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • mattress. • Flashlight.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
During this activity, many parents see baby's reactions, which demonstrate the a
ttention he paid to exercise and how pleased he feels.
Start pointing at the belly with the lamplight, and tell the baby will tell. Fir
st they say one and press once, as if imprinting his hand on her belly, then say
two and press twice on the same side,€but on different sites. With the flashlig
ht, aim where you are pressing and follow the path of pressure. Continue with ot
her numbers as well, reaching 10. Pay attention to all the reactions of the baby
. To accompany this activity is recommended to chant the following rhyme: One, t
wo, three, puñetitos. Four, five, six, puñetitos. Seven, eight, nine puñetitos.
Ten puñetitos are.
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On and off (visual stimulation)
Material
• • • • quiet classical music. Mat. Flashlight. Green cellophane.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
Under certain conditions, the baby may receive some light through the abdominal
wall of the mother.
Sit comfortably on the mat. If you wish, change position later. Although this ex
ercise involved the mother, baby and father, it is who mostly follow the recomme
ndations given below. Cover the lantern with cellophane, to decrease a little th
e intensity of light. After lighting the lamp, tell your baby is going to play w
ith him, talking to the height of the belly. Aim the light at half the mother's
abdomen and say, "comes on," thus keeping it for five seconds. Then turn off the
lamp for five seconds and tell "is turned off." Then place the lantern in the l
ower abdomen and repeat "is turned on and off." You must do this in three positi
ons: above the belly in the middle and bottom. Follow this sequence in eight rep
etitions, probably the baby will begin to identify the sequence and direct the e
yes into place. Encourage the child with encouraging words. Remember, the parent
becomes a model for the baby and its influence depends on how significant the t
ies of love that you have created. We recommend this exercise preferably in the
evening, in a darkened room, so that the effect of the lantern on her stomach is
more noticeable.
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Talking to Dad (emotional stimulation)
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • mattress.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
The father's presence is important during pregnancy, but if you are away, the mo
ther can apply for support from others, or record your voice for the baby hears
it.
In this activity, the parent will talk to the baby and cherish through the mothe
r's womb. Look at his reaction and feel how approves their presence. If disturbe
d, it is likely to be quiet, but instead may show if it is quiet pleasure at kic
king caresses the side of the bed or mattress that it recognizes as the father.
They can tell what happened in the day, or simply reinforce the deep affection s
he felt for him. This activity will help for the baby to an individual note that
is different from its mother before birth, and feel wanted and loved.
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Let's dance (stimulation of movement)
Material
• Classical music or waltz.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
The mother's movements are perceived by the baby, and are also stimulators of ba
lance.
This activity is recommended to wear comfortable clothing, flat shoes or bare fe
et on the carpet or grass. So you can dance to the rhythm of the music, move aro
und the room with the dance and explore all possible corners. The moves are inte
nded to waltz rocking the baby, try not to make money fast or too complicated. J
ust let yourself go with the music. Dance is an elaborate mixture of auditory pe
rception in motion, and travel a pleasurable activity. It is also advisable to r
elease the pressure of a working day, channeling fear and anger, and to flush th
e joy, thanks to changes in patterns that include muscle movements. You may want
to resort to other types of music you like, but avoid sounds that disturb the b
aby. Another alternative is to perform smooth movements without changing place,
and with eyes closed, concentrating on the music and feeling the melody invades
your whole body. During the dance, pat her belly, make circular movements with t
he body and all its segments: head, wrists, elbows, arms, ankles, legs, hips. Ke
ep dancing until you feel relaxed and stress free.
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Silhouettes of colors (visual stimulation)
Material
• • • • Classical Music or waltz. Flashlight. Cellophane of different colors. An
imal silhouettes (cut out or drawn).
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
This activity aims to familiarize the child with visual forms of the world.
For couples, draw six silhouettes of animals and assign each a different color c
ellophane,€for example, to the shape of dog, the green paper. Use quiet music. N
ow showing each baby silhouettes, projected against the mother's womb with the h
elp of the lamp. Tell them what animal is chosen according to the filter, and im
itate the sound it represents, for example: "Look, baby, this is a cow, the cows
are very large, eat grass and say moo." Do the same with the other animals. Whe
n they have done this activity several times, change the color of cellophane, fo
r example, if the cow was green, now wear yellow. Be careful to vary the colors,
as there are some that look. Preferably using opposite colors: red, green, yell
ow, purple, blue, orange, and so on. Try that trade in cellophane shapes and col
ors are the rhythm of the music, and are attentive to the responses and reaction
s of the baby.
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The flute (auditory stimulation)
Material
• Classical music or waltz. • Flute.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
The flute is an instrument pitched sound, pleasing to the human ear.
This exercise is carried out by parents as a couple. Start waving your baby, tal
k about it the kind of sound you will hear and begin to blow the flute. Create r
hythmic sounds, guided with the background music. To start, producing murmurs ar
e short and gradually increasing until you reach the long, and then return to th
e shorts. Maintain this level of long and short sounds for some sessions. A vari
ation of this activity is to combine this with "The orchestra sounds serious" or
"The Orchestra of the treble." When done, Say good-bye baby.
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Rocking the baby (tactile stimulation)
Material
• Classical music or waltz.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
Through respiration provide energy to our body and the baby. Breathe rhythmicall
y and encourages regular supply of oxygen to the blood, and through that whole b
ody works better. Rhythmic breathing helps to keep a clear head and sharp mind a
nd the lungs work more easily and ingested nutrients reach the cells faster.
For this exercise, try to be located in a spacious, well ventilated and clean, a
nd without interruption. Sitting, place your hand on your abdomen while watching
the belly and think about the baby. Imagine the position that is, the features
of her face, she moves her arms and legs, how to open and close his mouth and ey
elids. When you see the baby completely, stand up and pat your belly. Begin to i
nhale while moving the abdomen forward, hold your breath for three seconds, then
exhale slowly, contracting the abdomen. Repeat this sequence for eight minutes.
By this movement of swing, connect with the feelings of your baby. Then close y
our eyes and continue with rhythmic breathing. Feel the energy gently caress the
baby. Imagine that the air is a faint light, which crosses the road from your m
outh into the lungs, then goes to his heart and he pumps it to the baby's body.
Touch his belly as if caressing the baby from head to foot, the rhythm of the in
halations and exhalations, as the caresses of this type favor the maturation of
the nervous system. As you proceed through the year, receive their uniform fluid
movements and develop a sense of deep communion with your baby. Practicing this
activity regularly will be easy to relax and strengthen the bond with the baby,
who probably will be more active.
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Playing with your hands (tactile stimulation)
Material
• Classical music or quiet.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
Activity begins waving the baby with his hand out and doing gentle and affection
ate pressure on the belly. With the palm of your hand, pat the baby from head to
toe, considering that it is in fetal position, ie curled and arched her back ou
t, directing the head and knees to your chest. Slide hand over the baby's head,
making a circular motion, then lower the back to the pelvis and finally to the f
eet. Repeat these gentle massage about 30 times, preferably at night, while watc
hing the baby and breathe rhythmically. Pay close attention to the answers that
the baby gives his touch, and remember to leave at the end of the year.
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Breathing together (emotional stimulation)
Material
• Classical music or quiet.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
This activity is similar to "Rocking the baby", but here are the nose inhalation
s and exhalations through the mouth, accompanied by the phrase "ah." Sit in a co
mfortable place.€Then place one hand about 15 centimeters from the maternal abdo
men, watch it for about three minutes and visualize the baby: arms, hands, legs,
feet and features of your face. Then stand up, place your hands on the belly an
d repeat the exercise of "Rocking the baby" but when you exhale through your mou
th, let out an "ah" long and loud. When you are attuned to the rhythm of the bab
y, concentrate on the air intake and how it gently massages the baby while the m
other relaxes. Seen also as the air leaves the body gently, as if wiping. This e
xercise has a relaxing and soothing effect, and facilitates communication betwee
n mother and child. Remember that your child energy provided by respiration may
cause increase in activity.
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Contact with the feel (emotional stimulation)
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • mattress.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
The nervous system is essential to adapt to many circumstances, to live and surv
ive, and contributes to language development. This is not based solely on direct
explicit messages or expressions, but also implicit messages of body movement,
tone of voice, rhythm and melody of speech. It is possible to express love throu
gh verbal expressions, body gestures, and so on.
This activity is to communicate love to the baby through body messages through t
he soothing beat of his heart and gentle caresses. To do this, the mother should
be placed in the most comfortable position, ie sitting on the mat with your fee
t straight. Begin the activity by waving the baby, then close your eyes and inha
le and exhale at the same pace. Make eight equal breaths. Feel the air enter and
leave through the nostrils, look how the ribs expand and feel how the air goes
through your lungs. Think of your breath. Now focus on your heartbeat and connec
t with the rhythm so, so. Rest your hands on the belly and gently along the enti
re surface, trying to make these movements are the rhythm of the heart. And cont
inue for three minutes. Then move your hands with gentle circular motions around
the belly, slowly and pressing lightly with your fingertips. Perform pressure w
ith the palm, a little firmer across the surface and the heart rate, about two m
inutes, then press the belly with the whole hand. Finally repeat the reverse, ie
move from the hand pressure to the pressure of the palm, and palm contact press
ure with the fingers. Complete hands sliding across his belly. Open your eyes an
d continue carefully to the rhythm of the heart. Breathe gently five times, and
change positions. It is suggested to express their feelings at the time of cares
sing and pressing her belly.
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Moving lights (visual stimulation)
Material
• • • • quiet classical music. Mat. Flashlight. Purple cellophane.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
Line a flashlight with purple cellophane. The mother will sit comfortably on a m
at and will be the parent or other person who plays with the baby. Salúdenlo, sh
ow him the light, tell what their color and draw them closer to eight times and
cast it away slowly from the belly, at a distance of 30 centimeters. Then move h
orizontally along the lamp loose strokes from left to right, and strokes linked
to left-right-left-right, as the letter "Z", eight times each. Subsequently, mar
ked loose strokes from top to bottom, and then link up-down-up-down, as in "M",
eight times each. All the while showing what they do to the baby, telling him to
see the light. They can describe the line as follows: "Look, baby, violet light
moves, zooms in and out, you see, my love, now goes back and forth ..."
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Playing with circles and crosses (visual stimulation)
Material
• • • • quiet classical music. Mat. Flashlight. Orange cellophane or colors.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
Can alternate this activity with the previous one and observe the baby's prefere
nces for different sounds, by the voice of the mother or father. During this act
ivity colóquense under a blanket to increase the effect of light and music. Say
hello to the baby, and then move slowly and in many ways the lamp cover with cel
lophane. First describe circles in the lower belly, then sliding circles to spir
al climb way up to the belly high, and drop back, or, circles back and forth to
return to the starting point. To form crosses,€draw a line to the bottom of the
uterus, and then turn off the flashlight enciéndanla to cross the line. Produce
various crosses in the same place. A variant of the exercise lies in changing th
e color of cellophane.
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The cone of sounds (auditory stimulation)
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • mattress. • Cardboard.
Duration
20 minutes.
Development
Cuddled the baby with a lullaby, which can also tone you at birth. To begin, dra
w the cone of sounds with a cardboard: just roll it up and make side holes. To s
upport the cone on his belly and sing through it, a song like this: Estrellita w
here you are, I wonder what will be. A diamond must be, say if you can see me. E
strellita if you go, I say no olvidarás.5 The song will have a wonderful effect
on the baby after birth. If possible, cántensela every day. No matter if you do
not have a melodious voice, the first concern is to demonstrate that they are pr
esent and who love him.
5
Ibid., P. 97.
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The hammock (tactile stimulation)
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • hammock or mattress.
Duration
20 minutes.
Development
This exercise is a variant of "The swing" and is to move from side to side in a
hammock, sit or move from side to side. Baby can sing as if they were rocking. R
epeat this exercise as often as possible.
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Walking (stimulation of movement)
Material
• Classical music or quiet. • Comfortable clothes.
Duration
30 minutes.
Development
One of the strongest recommendations is that during pregnancy the mother daily t
ime spent walking. The walk will not only keep in shape, but oxygenate your body
, relieve stress and conditioned for delivery. In this exercise, how to navigate
varies. It can be done in sequence, for example, five steps ahead, three steps
from one side, the other three steps, two steps back, and several repetitions.
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