During and immediately after pregnancy, (expectant) mothers and their babies are vulnerable to stress factors such as pandemics, environmental disasters, war or flight. Maternal stress has long-term effects for several generations. Creative interventions can significantly reduce these effects. This was demonstrated in the scientific study "Creativity during pregnancy”, launched in September 2021 in collaboration with obstetricians, scientists and members of the Berliner Philharmoniker.
The research project is now entering its third round. We are looking for pregnant women in Berlin who would like to take part in concerts and workshops from January to June 2025. The project will be carried out and evaluated in two groups - live and online. The allocation will be randomised.
Research project at a glance
Target group: Pregnant women who are in their 12th to 20th week of pregnancy on 17 January 2025
Duration: January to June 2025 (list of dates will be published on 1 December 2024)
Registration: free of charge from 01.12.2024, registration deadline 17.01.2025
Registrations are possible from 01.12.2024. The registration link will be published here. A binding commitment to participate in as many dates as possible is a prerequisite for participation in our research project.
Further information
Within six months, six concerts and five workshops will take place at two- to three-week intervals, with suggestions for making music at home and listening to (classical) music. The events are accompanied by obstetricians and scientists with non-invasive examinations and surveys. Our working hypothesis continues to be that creative interventions improve the course of pregnancy and the child's development.
About this project
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