The essential areas of prenatal and perinatal psychology and medicine are presented in an easily understandable manner by internationally recognized scientists. Special attention is given to the emotional significance of prenatal and birth experiences, as well as the impact of early experiences on a person's life development. Our sense of self and the world can be profoundly influenced by events at the beginning of life. It is also shown that literature, art, and music have significant roots in experiences before birth. The findings and results of prenatal psychology are not only of interest to obstetricians, midwives, childbirth educators, psychotherapists, and music and art therapists, but also to educators, cultural scientists, and of course, to planning and expectant parents.