The browser you are using is too old for our website. Please visit www.aptaclub.co.uk from Chrome and you will be able to browse normally.

Pregnancy

      Episode 1: Neuroscientist Eino Partanen on how hearing develops

      Eino Partanan Standing Panelist

      Episode 1: Neuroscientist Eino Partanen on how hearing develops

      Listen up

      Get an insight into how your baby's hearing develops

      Does music help my baby learn? And how does the beginning of language learning start in the womb? Eino Partanen discusses these topics and gives practical advice to mums-to-be on creating an ‘auditory home’ in the womb.

      peranting-icon-circle.png

      Brighter futures start here

      Discover more about infant development to help shape your baby's future

      Join now for free

      Meet the expert

      Eino Partanen

      Eino Partanen

      Cognitive neuroscientist with a PhD in Psychology, specialising in foetal and infant speech perception and auditory capabilities. He’s particularly interested in how this research can help preterm infants.

      Eino Partanen

      Episode 1: Eino Partanen on how hearing develops

      This in-depth interview with Eino Partanen provides insight into the latest thinking around how foetal hearing and memory might affect bonding and language development after birth.

      Last reviewed: 2nd September 2016

      Now watch more in our Expert View series

      Eino Partanen Panelist

      Episode 2

      What can your unborn baby hear? Neuroscientist Eino Partanen on talking to your bump.

      Nicola Lathey Panelist

      Episode 3

      The power of song. Speech Therapist Nicola Lathey on building bonds before birth.

      Our Expert View video series is aimed at helping mums like you discover the amazing benefits of talking to their bumps during pregnancy. We’ve asked our experts to discuss practical ways you can give your baby the very best start in life.

      Learn more

      Your baby's future health begins here

      Your baby's future health begins here

      At Aptaclub, we believe that experience helps to build resilience; that each new encounter, whether in pregnancy or after birth, can shape your baby’s future development. With our scientific expertise and one-to-one round the clock support, we can help you and your baby embrace tomorrow.

      Join Aptaclub

      Related articles

      Dad Kissing Baby Bump

      Bonding with your bump helps your baby learn

      Neuroscientist Dr Eino Partanen explains why talking and singing to your unborn child during pregnancy is good for both of you.
      Personalised Stories For Your Bump

      Personalised stories for your bump

      Talking to your bump builds a bond for a lifetime. Personalise and download our free Small Stories to find the right words for your baby.

      Learning language in the womb

      How to talk to your baby pre-birth

      Reasons to talk to your baby before birth

      Pregnancy music: the effect on unborn babies

      Questions about feeding and nutrition?

      Our midwives, nutritionists and feeding advisors are always on hand to talk about feeding your baby. So if you have a question, just get in touch.

      Messenger Contact us on Facebook (10am - 10pm, 7 days a week) Phone Call us on 0800 996 1000 (8am - 8pm Monday to Friday) FAQs Get answers to your most frequently asked questions
      1. Aptaclub home
      2. Pregnancy
      3. Bonding and development
      4. Interview eino partanen how hearing develops

      Brighter futures start here

      Discover more about infant development to help shape your baby's future

      Join now for free

      Your privacy is important to us and therefore we would like to explain how we use cookies on this website. With your consent, we will use cookies to measure and analyse how our website is used (analytical cookies), to tailor it to your interests (personalisation cookies), and to show you relevant advertising and information (targeting cookies) we think you will like. For more information please read the cookie statement.

      Privacy Settings

      You can choose your preferences anytime for cookies and tracking. For more information please read our cookie policy.

      • Strictly necessary

        They are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services (setting your privacy preferences, logging in, filling in forms, etc.). You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.

      • Analytical cookies

        They allow us to count visits and traffic sources, to measure and improve the performance of our site. They show us which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around the site. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

      • Personalisation cookies

        They enable website’s enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third parties whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

      • Targeting cookies

        They may be set through our site by our advertising partners, to build a profile of your interests and to show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

      Accept all
      Reject all Modify my choices