Foetal learning – a bridge over birth
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The human foetus lives its life protected from the outside world. The sense of sight is limited – only the brightest rays of sunshine reach the uterus. Also, the maternal tissues protect the foetus from outside tactile experiences. The medical view of foetal development is focussed on the development of the lungs and other organs that need to maturate enough so that the individual can survive after birth. Traditionally, very little was known about the cognitive development and the role of learning during the foetal period.
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