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The Secret Life Of The Unborn Child

A remarkable and controversial look at life before birth

John Kelly author Dr Thomas Verny author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group

Published:1st Jan '82

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This book explores the remarkable capabilities of unborn children, highlighting their responses to light, sound, and emotional cues, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement.

In The Secret Life Of The Unborn Child, Dr. Verny reveals groundbreaking findings from two decades of international research focused on the earliest stages of human life. This comprehensive study highlights how the unborn child interacts with its environment, demonstrating that even before birth, babies exhibit remarkable responses. For instance, at just sixteen weeks, an unborn child can shy away from light, and by twenty weeks, they begin to respond to speech patterns. These early interactions suggest a deeper level of awareness than previously understood.

The book emphasizes the emotional connection between mother and child, illustrating how a fetus can sense its mother's feelings. At six months, babies are not only aware of external stimuli but can also understand the subtle shifts in their mother's emotions, creating an early bond that is crucial for their development. This insight offers parents a unique perspective on the importance of nurturing their unborn child through emotional well-being and positive interactions.

The Secret Life Of The Unborn Child serves as a guide for both mothers and fathers, empowering them to play an active role in their child's development from the womb. With practical advice and scientific insights, this book provides parents with tools to foster happiness and security for their child, ultimately influencing their lifelong emotional health and resilience.

** 'A startling account of recent work in this field... a very timely, balanced, useful and thoroughly proficient job by authors who are fully professionals in their subject. * R.D Laing *

ISBN: 9780751510034

Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 22mm

Weight: 210g

256 pages