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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Sleep Science

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  • The perinatal brain exhibits remarkable plasticity.
  • Early life experiences shape neural development.
  • Sleep is a critical period for brain maturation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence on perinatal brain learning and memory during sleep and wakefulness.
  • To discuss the adaptive significance of sleep-dependent cognitive functions in newborns.
  • To synthesize findings on early-life learning and environmental adaptation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing animal and human research.
  • Analysis of studies on sensory processing and memory formation in neonates.
  • Synthesis of data on sleep state-dependent cognitive abilities.

Main Results:

  • The perinatal brain demonstrates the capacity to respond to, process, and remember patterns of stimulation during sleep.
  • Both sleep and wake states contribute to learning and memory in early development.
  • Evidence supports prenatal and postnatal learning capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep plays a vital role in the developing brain's ability to learn and adapt.
  • Early learning and memory during sleep are essential for postnatal adaptation.
  • Understanding perinatal cognitive functions during sleep informs developmental neuroscience.