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The pregnancy bola
It is now trendy to wear a jewelry called bola during pregnancy to soothe baby in utero. Why would he have such virtues? Is it proven? Zoom on the pregnancy bola.
What is the pregnancy bola?
The bola is a small round silver pendant from Indonesia and Mexico. Shaped like a small sphere, it contains a small xylophone or a small copper ball filled with small balls. When the little ball hits the pendant, it makes a soft tinkle, like a bell. In their countries of origin, pregnant women wear it to offer a serene environment to their baby who is reassured and calmed by this gentle noise. The pendant is placed on an adjustable chain so that the sphere can be placed on the rounded belly. It is a long necklace that also highlights the rounded belly of expectant mothers.
How does the pregnancy bola work?
The baby associates the ringing of the bola with his mother, with his life in utero and this sound reassures him. So, after birth, moms can play this sound to the baby at bedtime, when he is upset. It is possible to hang it on the pram or stroller. They can then hang the pregnancy bola at the end of her blanket and the ringing soothes and reassures the baby who has memorized this sound in utero. Be careful to sew this one well so that baby cannot swallow it!
When to wear the pregnancy bola?
It is advisable to wear your bola from the 19th week of pregnancy. From this moment the baby hears outside sounds and can hear and memorize the sound of the bola. This noise accompanies him until his birth.
Are the benefits of pregnancy bola proven?
There are no studies to prove the beneficial effects of bola on babies during their in-utero life and after birth. However, it is known that the baby memorizes sounds and associates them with the emotions of his mother. It is therefore highly likely that the babies recorded this sound and associated it with the bond with their mother and that it could reassure them after their birth.
Which model of pregnancy bola to choose?
Prefer a bola in real silver, to avoid allergies and deterioration of the alloys, and with a copper or brass ball for optimal sound. Better to choose an artisan bola to have a unique model. You will certainly prefer a bola that makes a fairly low-key noise.