Publications
― Exploring the Beginnings of Life Through the Records We Leave Behind ―
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English, German
The Trauma of Birth
The Trauma of Birth
Author
Otto Rank
Publisher
Dover Publications
Date
1924
ISBN
978-0486279749
A classic in birth psychology that views birth itself as psychological trauma and deeply discusses consciousness before and after birth and human psychological structure. A highly influential theoretical book even today.
Japanese
Research on Learning Potential and Mother-Child Relationship Formation Mechanisms Based on Neonatal Prenatal Memory
新生児の胎内記憶に基づく学習可能性と母子関係形成メカニズムに関する研究
Author
Noriko Kodama (Principal Investigator)
Publisher
Shiga University
Date
1994
ISBN
978-0486279749
A Japanese research grant project that tracks how the fetal period and the environment before and after birth affect a child's development and life.
Japanese
The Secret Life Of The Unborn Child: A remarkable and controversial look at life before birth
胎児は見ている 最新医学が証明した子宮内の不思議な世界
Author
Thomas R. Verny / Noboru Kobayashi (Translation)
Publisher
Shodensha
Date
1994
ISBN
978-0486279749
A classic work depicting the possibility that a fetus "senses" the mother's emotions and environment, and that experiences before and after birth deeply affect later personality and life. An important book for those interested in prenatal consciousness and prenatal psychology.
Japanese
Pre-Parenting: Nurturing Your Child from Conception
胎児は知っている母親のこころ : 子どもにトラウマを与えない妊娠・出産・子育ての科学
Author
Thomas R. Verny, Pamela Weintraub / Takayoshi Hidaka (Translation)
Publisher
Nihon Kyobunsha
Date
1997
ISBN
978-0486279749
A parenting and perinatal guide summarizing the author's scientific perspective on how the mother's psychology and environment from pregnancy affect the fetus's brain and mind, and how parenting and parent-child relationships should be after birth.
Japanese
Prenatal Memory: The Secret of Birth Trauma
胎内記憶 : バース・トラウマの秘密
Author
Makoto Shichida, Yoji Tsunabuchi
Publisher
Diamond, Inc.
Date
1998
ISBN
978-0486279749
A book that presents the possibilities of prenatal memory and prenatal psychology, proposing a new perspective on children's growth and family environment.
Japanese
Children Who Remember Birth
誕生を記憶している子どもたち
Author
David Chamberlain / Yoko Katayama (Translation)
Publisher
Shunjusha
Date
1998
ISBN
978-0486279749
A pioneering book that includes many testimonies and cases of children who remember prenatal memory and experiences before birth, presenting the possibility of a "remembering fetus." A classic on the theme of prenatal memory.
Japanese
"New Prenatal Care" that Opens the Baby's Future: Parenting Begins from the Fetus
赤ちゃんの未来をひらく「新胎教」 : 胎児からの子育て
Author
Makoto Shichida
Publisher
PHP Institute, Inc.
Date
2002
ISBN
978-0486279749
A book that questions the connection between psychology and memory before and after birth, encouraging a rethink of parent-child relationships and parenting views.
English
Handbook of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology: Integrating Research and Practice
Handbook of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology: Integrating Research and Practice
Author
Klaus Evertz, Ludwig Janus, Rupert Linder (Ed.)
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Date
2003
ISBN
978-0486279749
A comprehensive handbook compiling international research on the fetal period to birth, the neonatal period, and perinatal care. It covers various angles such as fetal stress, environment and epigenetics, and psychology and development immediately after birth.
Japanese
Parenting Starting from the Womb: What We Know from Prenatal Memory
胎内記憶からわかる子育て
Author
Akira Ikegawa
Publisher
Sunmark Publishing, Inc.
Date
2003
ISBN
978-0486279749
A book themed on the connection of life and the mother-child bond that continues from before the fetus's birth, prompting a re-examination of the meaning of being born.
English
A Child Is Born: The Drama of Life before Birth in Unprecedented Photographs
A Child Is Born: The Drama of Life before Birth in Unprecedented Photographs
Author
Lennart Nilsson (Photo) / Axel Ingelman-Sundberg & Claes Wirsén (Text)
Publisher
Delta / Random House
Date
2004
ISBN
978-0486279749
A global bestseller that records the growth of a fetus from fertilization to birth with beautiful photographs. A masterpiece conveying visual understanding of fetal development and the mystery of life.
Japanese
The World of the Fetus - Human Life Memory
胎児の世界 人類の生命記憶
Author
Shigeo Miki
Publisher
Chuokoron-Shinsha
Date
2006
ISBN
978-0486279749
An ideological and philosophical essay that views the fetal period from the perspective of "origin of life" / "life memory," connecting the time in the womb with human evolution.
Japanese
Let's Talk with the Baby! Parenting from Before Birth: The Importance of Parenting Learned from Prenatal Memory
赤ちゃんと話そう!生まれる前からの子育て 胎内記憶から学ぶ子育ての大切さ
Author
Akira Ikegawa
Publisher
Gakuyo Shobo
Date
2006
ISBN
978-0486279749
An essay/research work for rethinking children's growth from the perspective of "prenatal and perinatal memories."
Japanese
Prenatal Memory: Trauma Lurks in the Origin of Life
胎内記憶 生命の起源にひそむトラウマ
Author
Akira Ikegawa
Publisher
Kadokawa SS Communications
Date
2008
ISBN
978-0486279749
A book re-questioning from a doctor's perspective the possibility that a fetus is equipped with five senses and sensitivity in the womb, and that the relationship with the mother and the environment before and after birth deeply affect its later life and mind.
Japanese
Children Are Born to Tell You Something Important. : 88 Messages from "Prenatal Memory"
子どもはあなたに大切なことを伝えるために生まれてきた。 「胎内記憶」からの88のメッセージ
Author
Akira Ikegawa
Publisher
Seishun Publishing
Date
2010
ISBN
978-0486279749
A collection of testimonies approaching the origins of mind and life, born from the stories of children with prenatal memories.
Japanese
Mother, Your Child Came to Deliver Love to You. : Parenting Q&A by a Leading Expert in Prenatal Memory and an Early Childhood Education Specialist
お母さん、あなたの子どもは愛を届けるためにやってきました。 胎内記憶の第一人者と幼児教育の専門家による子育てQ&A
Author
Akira Ikegawa, Yumiko Tobitani
Publisher
Gakken Publishing / Gakken Marketing
Date
2012
ISBN
978-0486279749
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Japanese
Animal Character Navi <Bible>
動 物キャラナビ〈バイブル〉
Author
Masahiro Tsurumoto
Publisher
Shueisha
Date
2013
ISBN
978-0486279749
A practical guide that uses personality psychology to decipher the characteristics of children's personalities and behaviors, which can be applied to parent-child relationships and parenting. A book useful for understanding children's individuality and daily interactions.
Japanese
If You Know the Meaning of Being Born, People Can Change in an Instant : The Shortcut to Happiness Discovered through Research on Prenatal and Past Life Memories
生まれてきた意味を知れば、人は一瞬で変われる 胎内記憶・過去生記憶の研究でわかった幸せへの近道
Author
Akira Ikegawa
Publisher
Chuokoron-Shinsha
Date
2015
ISBN
978-0486279749
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Japanese
How to Nurture "Perfect Pitch" That Makes Children Smarter and Smarter : Listening Skills Up to Age 7 Determine Brain Development
子どもがどんどん賢くなる「絶対音感」の育て方 7歳までの聴く力が脳の発達を決める
Author
Keiko Kito
Publisher
Seishun Publishing
Date
2017
ISBN
978-0486279749
Introduces practical advice for nurturing parent-child bonds and the foundation of parenting from pregnancy, based on knowledge of prenatal memory.
Japanese
What You Decided Above the Sky : The Story of Mikoto-chan
お空の上であなたが決めてきたこと みことちゃんの物語
Author
Amane Nishida
Publisher
Nagaoka Shoten
Date
2019
ISBN
978-0486279749
A book that introduces messages children try to convey to their parents from prenatal memories and experiences before birth, reviewing perspectives on parent-child relationships and parenting.
Japanese
Parenting Starting from the Womb: What We Know from Prenatal Memory
胎内記憶からわかる子育て
Author
Akira Ikegawa
Publisher
Sunmark Publishing, Inc.
Date
2019
ISBN
978-0486279749
Introduces practical advice for nurturing parent-child bonds and the foundation of parenting from pregnancy, based on knowledge of prenatal memory.
Japanese
Understood through Prenatal Memory and Quantum Brain Theory! The Single Beauty Habit to Create a Genius Child Clothed in a Veil of Light
胎内記憶と量子脳理論でわかった! 光のベールをまとった天才児を育てるたった1つの美習慣
Author
Akira Ikegawa, Kunio Yasue
Publisher
Meiso Shuppan
Date
2020
ISBN
978-0486279749
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Japanese
Prenatal Memory Picture Book
胎内記憶絵本
Author
Nobumi (Author), Akira Ikegawa (Supervising Editor)
Publisher
Tokyo News Service / Kodansha
Date
2022
ISBN
978-0486279749
A picture book-style book that systematically compiles children's testimonies and experiences regarding prenatal memory, allowing readers to learn about life and parent-child connections.
Japanese
A Book to Read "I Want You to Understand!" : How to Communicate with Children Whose Shichida-Style Speech Function is Underdeveloped
「わかってほしい!」を読む本 七田式 言語機能が未発達な子どもとのコミュニケーション術
Author
Ko Shichida
Publisher
Sunrise Publishing / Sankei Shobo
Date
2022
ISBN
978-0486279749
Please see the link for details.
Japanese
Prenatal Memory Picture Book. 2
胎内記憶絵本。2
Author
Nobumi (Author), Akira Ikegawa (Supervising Editor)
Publisher
Tokyo News Service / Kodansha
Date
2024
ISBN
978-0486279749
A picture book-style book that collects experiences and cases related to prenatal memory, allowing readers to understand parent-child connections and the beginning of life.