It is scientifically proven that when a woman is pregnant, she transmits to her unborn child all the psychological and emotional states she experiences — both positive and negative.
For this reason, it is essential that during pregnancy, a woman experiences an environment of relaxation and serenity, in order to ensure the best possible neurological and psychological development of her baby.
The mother’s voice is perceived by the fetus through bone conduction, meaning through the spine of the mother. In this way, a primary emotional bond is formed between them. Therefore, it is vital that the sound of the mother’s voice is pleasant and soothing to the baby.
As early as the mid-20th century, Dr. Alfred Tomatis proposed — a view now scientifically confirmed — that the fetus’s ear begins to function around the fourth month of pregnancy. During the last trimester, as the baby moves into birthing position, its head naturally settles in the lower left part of the abdomen, where sound resonance is strongest. Thus, listening begins in the womb.
The Tomatis® Method During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, and particularly after the 14th week, the Tomatis® Method can provide optimal conditions for the baby’s psychomotor and emotional development.
Through the Tomatis® Sound Therapy Program for Pregnancy and Birth Preparation, the fetus receives carefully designed sound stimuli (via special headphones worn by the mother). These gentle sound frequencies help the fetus develop within a calm intrauterine environment, free from abrupt movements of the amniotic fluid that could interfere with the brain’s early neural patterns.
This auditory stimulation activates the fetus’s ear and promotes the development of the nervous system, while enhancing the sense of safety and serenity that arises through emotional connection and communication with the mother.
How the Tomatis® Method Helps Your Baby
Scientific results show that the benefits of the Tomatis® Sound Therapy for the fetus include:
- A smoother and easier childbirth, often with a biologically stronger baby and healthy muscle tone.
- Faster adaptation to life after birth and successful completion of developmental milestones (such as crawling, balance, walking, motor coordination, and speech organization).
- Reduced likelihood of future learning difficulties.
- Measurable improvements based on the Apgar Scale, where newborns show higher scores.
How the Tomatis® Method Helps You
According to research conducted by Dr. Penet and Madame Tjordman at Foch Hospital in Suresnes (study of 223 pregnant women who followed the Tomatis® prenatal program), the results were remarkable:
- Expectant mothers experienced greater physical and emotional well-being.
- Improved sleep quality, with reduced anxiety and nightmares.
- No depressive symptoms toward the end of pregnancy, lowering the risk of postpartum depression.
- Less back pain and better posture.
- Enhanced listening and creativity.
- More efficient uterine contractions, leading to shorter labor and fewer birth pains.
- Calmer postpartum adjustment and easier bonding with the newborn.
The Tomatis® Sound Therapy is Ideal For Pregnant Women Who Wish To:
- Ensure a calm intrauterine environment and promote the baby’s psychophysical development.
- Release anxiety and experience inner peace during pregnancy.
- Enjoy pregnancy without back pain or walking difficulties.
- Strengthen emotional stability and reduce the risk of postpartum depression.
- Experience a natural, harmonious birth.
