The need for this tape was realized after seeing womb sound music help critically ill premature babies by raising their oxygen levels, help them gain weight faster and be discharged from the hospital sooner. It has been medically proven that stress reduction leads to a healthier pregnancy.
Stress is well known to be a major factor contributing to the risk of premature delivery.
Premature births are the major cause of mental and physical deficits in children, and generate enormous costs to the health care system. The Transitions Maternal and Fetal Wellness audiotape combines powerful relaxation techniques along with womb sounds and music to foster increased bonding and a less stressful environment for mother and her unborn child. Exposing the child to certain sounds and music have been shown to affect the development of the brain, both in the womb and all through childhood. The project was the idea of Atlanta anesthesiologist Dr. Fred Schwartz, who is recognized for developing the Transitions Womb Sound Music Series.