New research suggests that playing classical music to unborn babies can influence heart rate patterns, potentially stimulating fetal development.

Take it easy, baby. Playing classical music to your child while they’re still in the womb can stimulate development, new research suggests. Music has long been a way for expectant parents to connect with their unborn children — but now,

In a nutshell Research examining 37 third-trimester pregnancies found that classical music creates more stable and predictable fetal heart patterns, suggesting potential benefits for early nervous system development.