During pregnancy your baby’s brain is developing and growing very quickly. While you are pregnant you can help your baby’s brain to grow as you start to get to know your baby. Here are some suggestions:
- stroking your bump
- talking to your baby/singing/playing music that you like
- thinking about your baby and talking with your partner and other close family about your baby.
Try and take a little bit of time each day when you can sit and talk to your baby. When you do these things you release hormones that help healthy development and growth of your baby’s brain.
If you have any questions about feeding your baby please talk to your midwife. If you have any particular concerns about feeding your baby your midwife can refer you to the infant feeding specialist midwife.
For more information:
- Building a Happy Baby www.unicef.org.uk
- Off to the best start - information about feeding your baby