Prenatal Memory Global Project
Exploring Early Human Experience Through Research, Education, Culture, and Global Dialogue
The Prenatal Memory Global Project is an evolving international initiative that explores questions surrounding prenatal experience, early human development, consciousness, memory, and human relationships.
What began as conversations surrounding children's accounts of life before birth has gradually evolved into a broader exploration of prenatal experience, early human development, and the foundations of human wellbeing.
Today, the project serves as an international hub connecting research, education, cultural expression, global collaboration, and emerging social initiatives that invite deeper reflection on the beginning of life.
Rather than promoting a single viewpoint, the project seeks to create space for thoughtful dialogue across disciplines, cultures, and lived experiences.
Why This Project Exists
Questions about the beginning of life appear across many cultures and disciplines.
Researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, parents, and communities continue to explore how prenatal experience may influence human development, relationships, wellbeing, and society.
The Prenatal Memory Global Project exists as a space for dialogue across these diverse perspectives, creating opportunities for learning, reflection, and collaboration.
Together, these initiatives contribute to a broader exploration of early human development.
Areas of Exploration
Research
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Knowledge
Exploring interdisciplinary perspectives on prenatal experience, human development, consciousness, and wellbeing.
Education
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Awareness
Supporting learning and public understanding of pregnancy, birth, parenting, and early human development.
Culture
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Storytelling
Highlighting films, books, interviews, and creative works that explore the beginning of life.
Global Networks &
Collaboration
Connecting researchers, educators, practitioners, organizations, and communities across cultures and disciplines.
These areas of exploration are reflected through a growing collection of educational, research, cultural, and international initiatives.
Global Impact & Engagement
Building an International Dialogue
Since 2018, the Prenatal Memory Global Project has contributed to international dialogue through conferences, educational initiatives, publications, translation projects, and collaborative networks.
Key Milestones
2018 Launch of the Prenatal Memory Global Project (Japan)
2019 APPPAH International Congress (USA)
2020 Formation of Prenatal Alliance (Norway & Global)
2024 Launch of International Prenatal Wellness Summit
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World Pregnancy Day (Norway & Global)
2025 Launch of Ikegawa Prenatal Wellbeing Academy (Japan)
Together, these initiatives contribute to a broader exploration of early human development.
Selected International Engagements
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APPPAH International Congress (2019, 2021, 2023)
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Birthing the New Humanity Summits (2020, 2022)
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APPPAH Birth Psychology Month (2022, 2024)
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Dr. Thomas Verny Educational Series (2023)
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International Prenatal Wellness Summit (2024–Present)
Publications, Films & Media
Expanding the Conversation Through Storytelling and Cultural Expression
Questions surrounding birth, memory, consciousness, and the beginning of life have been explored not only through research, but also through books, films, interviews, and creative expression.
These cultural resources help bring scientific, experiential, and human perspectives into dialogue.
Looking Ahead
The questions explored through prenatal experience and memory reach far beyond memory alone.
They touch upon how we understand human development, parenting, education, healthcare, relationships, community, and the future of society itself.
As research evolves and new collaborations emerge, this project will continue to grow as a living archive, educational resource, and international hub for dialogue surrounding the earliest stages of human life.
The conversation is still unfolding, and new perspectives continue to emerge across research, education, culture, and global collaboration.
Together, these efforts invite continued reflection:
What becomes possible when we begin to support human development from the very beginning?