Episode 1: when can a baby hear in the womb?

Episode 1: when can a baby hear in the womb?
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Discover what babies hear in the womb
Talking to your bump encourages you to bond with your baby in pregnancy, but when should you start? Why is it important? And what exactly can your baby hear? We asked our panel of experts, including a neuroscientist and a speech therapist, as well as mums and mums-to-be, for their thoughts about building this early
Our moderator is an award-winning journalist and editor, specialising in women’s journalism, health, fitness and travel
Expecting her fourth child at the time of filming, Bex writes the award-winning blog
A cognitive neuroscientist specialising in foetal and infant speech perception and auditory capabilities
Renowned speech and language therapist, and co-author of child speech development guide,
Mum to two teenagers and a toddler, Amy writes family and lifestyle blog
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Discover more about infant development to help shape your baby's future
Episode 1: When can a baby hear in the womb?
Our panel of mums and experts, moderated by award-winning journalist Poorna Bell, share personal stories and discuss the science behind the development of hearing in the womb and its longer-term impact on communication and bonding.
Now watch more in our Tummy Talk series
Tummy Talks is a new series of informative and entertaining roundtable discussions aimed at helping mums like you discover the amazing benefits of talking to their bumps during pregnancy. We’ve asked our panel of experts, from experienced mums to neuroscientists, to discuss practical, personal and proven ways you can give your baby the very best start in life.
Tummy Talks is a new series of informative and entertaining roundtable discussions aimed at helping mums like you discover the amazing benefits of talking to their bumps during pregnancy. We’ve asked our panel of experts, from experienced mums to neuroscientists, to discuss practical, personal and proven ways you can give your baby the very best start in life.
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