According to latest research, mothers who exercise regularly give birth to babies with higher IQ (Intelligence quotient). The research was done on a group of children and it was seen that children whose mothers exercised regularly had better IQ than those whose mothers had a sedentary lifestyle.
Another factor which can lead to better IQ for your child is breastfeeding. It can in fact increase a child’s IQ by six times. Earlier, mothers were not encouraged to indulge in many exercises. However latest research has shown that exercises using light weights, stretching etc can prove beneficial for some.
Women need to be fit and active during their pregnancy. They can easily adapt to changes in their body shape and weight if they are active enough. They can also deal with labor in a better way if they exercise regularly. Exercise increases the bloody supply to the brain and helps in growth of neurons too.
There is another theory which says that the way a mother talks to her child can also increase the child’s IQ. According to this theory parents should ask questions to their kids. They should also explain them the answers. This will encourage the kids to think, which will eventually increase their IQ. If they answer correctly, they should be appreciated for their hard work. This will encourage them to do even better in the future. One can also indulge in various “anticipation exercises” with their children. You can ask them to make predictions like where a submerged duck will float up in a pond.
Combination of breastfeeding and exercise can raise a child’s IQ up to 14 points above average according to the latest research reports.
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