Application of Prenatal Memory to the Development of Self-Awareness and Wellbeing

Abstract

This chapter explores Prenatal Memory Education (PME) as a groundbreaking framework for enhancing self-awareness and well-being from the earliest stages of life. By integrating traditional Japanese Taikyo practices with cutting-edge neuroscience, epigenetics, and psychology, PME redefines the fetus as a sentient being with emotions and awareness. The approach emphasizes empathetic, two-way communication between parents and the fetus, fostering stronger maternal-fetal bonds, reducing maternal stress, and supporting the child's emotional and cognitive development. PME advocates for interdisciplinary research to validate its potential, offering practical insights into transforming pregnancy into a collaborative journey that nurtures lifelong emotional resilience, social adaptability, and happiness. It positions pregnancy not just as a biological process but as a critical period for establishing trust, empathy, and positive family dynamics that shape future generations.