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Weekly Contest #43
It is well known that the mother-child relationship predates the actual birth of the baby. Their bond during the pregnancy goes far beyond the basic nourishment required to grow. During the second trimester, a baby will start to hear a mother’s voice and heartbeat. Listening to these sounds actually helps trigger the growth of the auditory cortex, the part of the brain responsible for interpreting sound. After their birth, newborn babies recognize and are soothed by their mothers’ voices. The fetus also reacts to the emotional responses of t...
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