An Expectant Couple Is Wondering About What Their Fetus Is

Essay

An expectant couple is wondering about what their fetus is able to hear, and they are thinking about attempting an "education" program of reading books and playing music to their unborn child. They ask a nurse if that is a good idea. What should he tell them about the auditory experience of their fetus? What sounds does the fetus generally hear every day? What should he tell the couple about the ability of the fetus to learn from its auditory experience? Provide two examples of prenatal learning that are due to prenatal auditory experience. What advice should the nurse offer these parents on whether they should attempt the prenatal "education" program?