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Preemies who listened to voice recordings from their moms had more maturation in key language regions of the brain Fetuses are capable of eavesdropping on mom’s conversations late in pregnancy ...

There is evidence that babies begin learning in the womb? Before she is even born, your baby has already been exposed to many opportunities for language learning. Language learning begins in the womb.

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Take it easy, baby. Playing classical music to your child while they’re still in the womb can stimulate development, new research suggests. Music has long been a way for expectant parents to connect ...

Mom's Voice Boosts Baby's Speech Development In The Womb By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fetuses are eavesdropping on their mothers' conversations late ...