Loud Music During Pregnancy

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There have been no studies done to confirm loud music, such as that found at concerts, damage an unborn baby. But studies have shown women who work in an environment that requires hearing protection have babies with higher rates of hearing loss, and there is growing evidence that excessive noise can harm a developing fetus. So to be safe when pregnant, avoid any situation that exposes your baby to loud noise.

Contents 1 Amniotic fluid and music 2 Fetal development and music 3 Music and the mother’s health 4 Types of music 5 Are you newly pregnant? 5.1 Safety Information 5.2 Common Concerns 5.3 Baby Names 5.4 Boy or Girl?

[edit] Amniotic fluid and music

Amniotic fluid protects your growing baby well and provides the nutrients it needs for development. Amniotic fluid slightly muffles noises that are high pitched. But studies have shown that it also amplifies noises in the low range.

[edit] Fetal development and music

By the 22nd week of gestation your baby’s cochlea will be fully formed. The cochlea is a portion of the inner ear that enables hearing. After the 22nd week, your baby can hear everything you hear, although sounds in the higher frequencies will be slightly muffled.

[edit] Music and the mother’s health

The greatest risk to the baby comes from the physiological changes that happen to the mother as a result of exposure to loud music. The mother’s body releases stress hormones in response to the music. Those stress hormones can negatively affect the growing baby. The risk of damage to the fetus is greatest during the first 14 to 60 days after conception, when the baby’s central nervous system and vital organ formation is taking place.

[edit] Types of music

Studies of animals and plants have shown that constant exposure to loud or discordant music can alter an animal’s brain structure, and can inhibit a plant’s growth.

[edit] Are you newly pregnant?

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[edit] Safety Information

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[edit] Common Concerns

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[edit] Baby Names

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[edit] Boy or Girl?

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