CradleSong Birthing

https://news.harvard.edu//research-shows-lullabies-in-any/

"A lot of evidence has shown that music can trigger certain changes in the brain and, on an emotional level, it has an effect on our oxytocin levels. This calming effect can reduce stress hormones, which are known to increase inflammation and cause disease." https://m.health24.com//good-vibrations-what-is-sound-ther

Some of the many benefits of using music while pregnant. However, we don't recommend headphones!!

#newborn #premie #musictherapy #nicu

https://time.com/5844980/sleep-music/ #musictherapy #sweetdreams

https://www.laduenews.com//article_00aa51a1-4e12-5ee4-b109

We partnered with HeartMath Institute to create the music for their FREE HeartSmarts Adventure program for kids. This is an incredible tool for those of you with little ones ages 4-6 for learning about everyday practices that promote a nutritious diet, sound sleep, exercise, self-regulation and care for others. Please pass along the info to your friends with young kids who could benefit. Already 100,000 kids have been using it!

This is a must read, incredibly moving story! "Every day, Selina falls asleep in her crib at home, lulled by the sound of her mother’s heartbeat and voice. 'Her baby had this tangible piece of mom that was with her,' Townsend said. 'Typically, we would want to also give baby something that smelled like mom, like a shirt or something that mom was wearing, but in this case that wasn’t safe [because of COVID-19]. The best we could do was give her this auditory piece of mom.'"

This is a great video and highlights the Remo ocean drum called "First Sounds" which is meant to simulate the soothing sounds of the womb. What are your experiences with music with newborns?

"The study revealed that exposing VPT infants to music therapy during their NICU stay can have a positive impact on the maturation of brain regions known to be altered by prematurity and which hold key roles in emotional processing"

Shout out to Alix for the wonderful work she is doing! https://www.tmc.edu/news/2019/12/heartbeat-recordings/

"They concluded the intervention of music therapy during flexible cystoscopy was an easy, economical and harmless way to improve pain-related complications"

"Melodies for Mums... aims to reduce symptoms of postnatal depression. Previous studies... have already demonstrated the effectiveness of the sessions in reducing symptoms of PND faster than usual care or social groups.They have also been identified as a strong way of engaging mothers from minority backgrounds who are less likely to seek professional support for their mental health needs post-birth. Dr Fancourt, adds: Postnatal depression is a condition for which there is cu...rrently a recognised gap in effective treatments and provision for mothers."Evidence from two years of clinical trials and mechanistic studies of singing has demonstrated the promise of community-led singing programmes as an effective and engaging intervention both for mothers’ mental health and to support the early development of their infants." https://www.mentalhealthtoday.co.uk//nhs-trials-art-dance- Breastfeed LA: The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los... check this out!