<2> Moms who Prioritize Reading During Pregnancy May Give Their Babies a Developmental Advantage
<3> Research Suggests a Strong Link Between Maternal Reading Habits and Infant Development
Moms who make reading a priority before and during pregnancy may be giving their babies a developmental boost, according to a new study published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Tokyo, found that women who read regularly during pregnancy had babies who developed faster and were more advanced in certain cognitive and motor skills.
<4> The study, which involved over 1,000 mothers and their infants, found that the babies of mothers who read regularly during pregnancy were more likely to:
– < href='https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/child-development' target='_blank'>Reach developmental milestones earlier
– < href='https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01341-5' target='_blank'>Perform better in cognitive and motor skills assessments
– < href='https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324743' target='_blank'>Have a lower risk of developmental delays
The researchers believe that reading during pregnancy may have a positive impact on fetal brain development