How does it work?

It is very simple. To begin with, get into a comfortable position.

Step 1

Gently insert the free end of Babypod until it is inside the vagina.

Step 2

Connect the jack plug to your Smartphone or tablet.

Step 3

If you want to share the music your baby is listening to, there is another audio input on the top of the connector for your headphones.

Step 4

To remove your Babypod, just pull gently on the connection cord.

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Babypod hygiene

Remember that cleaning Babypod to assure hygiene is essential before and after each use.

With Babypod CLOSED, clean the outside with mild soap and water every time you use it, including the portion of cable that may have been inserted. Dry it and store it. Do not submerge your Babypod underwater.
To clean the inside of your Babypod, open it clockwise. The parts that need to be cleaned are the outer cap and the filter. This can be cleaned with mild soap and water.
WARNING! Avoid the inside part connected to the cable getting wet directly. You can use a damp cloth to clean it if necessary.

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How to use Babypod?

Recommendations and cautions:

Don’t use in the following cases:

Labour contractions and / or dilation of the cervix.
High risk pregnancies such as risk of uterine malformations, preterm labour, premature rupture of membranes or placenta previa.
Repeated or active vaginal or urinary infections.

FAQ'S

From when can the foetus hear?

We know that the inner ear is fully developed at week 16 of gestation, but until now medical literature could only confirm a functioning auditory system from week 26. This research study shows for the first time that the fetus begins hearing at week 16.

What is heard in the womb?

The fetus receives sounds from inside the mother's body, such as her heartbeat, breathing and intestinal activity. It also perceives sounds the mother makes, such as when she is speaking or walking with high heels, in addition to other external sounds.

The fetus is well-protected from noise. The fact that it is living in a soundproof environment means that perceived sounds are distorted, as has been shown in research done on sheep using intrauterine microphones. According to this research, the majority of sounds are perceived as whispers (around 30 decibels), while the motherís voice during normal conversation (60 decibels) is barely discerned at all (24 decibels).

And, as most sounds are repetitive, the fetus becomes accustomed to them and does not react. They do not prevent the fetus from sleeping.

We could say that the sounds heard in utero are like the background rustles heard in a forest.

Is it possible for babies to perceive sounds as we do?

It is only possible through a single route, the vaginal route.

The vagina is a closed space, so sound is not dispersed into the environment. In addition, there are fewer layers of soft tissue separating the baby from the sound source, only the vaginal and uterine walls. By placing a speaker in the vagina, the barrier of the abdominal wall is removed and the baby can hear the sounds almost as loudly and clearly as they are emitted.

How do foetuses respond to vaginally delivered music?

Before the scan, the pregnant patient inserted the intravaginal device designed for the study, which emits an average sound intensity of 54 decibels (equivalent to a conversation in low voices or background music).

87% of fetuses reacted with non-specific head and limb movements, accompanied by specific mouth and tongue movements which stopped when the music stopped. Likewise, with intravaginal music, nearly 50% of fetuses reacted with a striking movement, opening their jaw very wide and sticking out their tongue as far as it would go.

How do foetuses respond to music emitted from the abdomen?

A set of headphones which emitted music with an average intensity of 98.6 decibels (equivalent to an ambulance siren or music in a nightclub) were placed on the pregnant womanís abdomen.

No changes were observed in fetal facial expression during this part of the study.

Why is the response of the foetus different every time it listens to music?

As we are looking at a response and not simply a reflex, the reaction of the fetus depends on multiple factors, which is why it is different each time. It varies depending on the neuronal activity of the brain stem at that particular moment, which means that the response could depend on the sleep phase the fetus is in or blood sugar levels. For example, when we sing to a baby, the response differs depending on whether the child is hungry, thirsty or sleepy.