Concerts while pregnant

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TigTragerTrade · 08/05/2023 08:10

Probably a stupid question...

Just wondering if anyone has done any concerts while heavily pregnant? I'm due to go to 2 in the 7th and 8th month of pregnancy.

Initially I was feeling fine but did the dreaded google and now worried I'm going to damage my baby's hearing if I go.

Both are seated but pop rock concerts so will be pretty loud. Obviously I won't go if it'll cause damage but I've been looking forward to them for such a long time!

Thank you x

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QuinnofHearts · 08/05/2023 08:12

Went to loads of gigs pregnant. Enjoy yourself.

SisterMaryLoquacious · 08/05/2023 08:17

This gets asked quite regularly - the medical consensus is that it's fine.

User1685409 · 08/05/2023 08:18

I went to see Bruce Springsteen when heavily pregnant, DS is fine, it doesn't seem to have made him a fan though which is a bit sad. Enjoy it

Al991 · 08/05/2023 08:20

Baby’s hearing will be absolutely fine, it’s tucked away in there. Just stay out of the mosh pit!

SisterMaryLoquacious · 08/05/2023 08:20

Mind you the CDC says to beware of ongoing loud noise exposure - eg at work.
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/repro/noise.html#:~:text=Avoid%20areas%20that%20are%20louder,you%20are%20wearing%20hearing%20protection.

Noise - Reproductive Health | NIOSH | CDC

Working in a noisy job when you’re pregnant can affect your hearing and increase your stress levels. When the noise level is very high, like a jackhammer or at a rock concert, it may increase your chances of having a baby with hearing problems

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/repro/noise.html#:~:text=Avoid%20areas%20that%20are%20louder,you%20are%20wearing%20hearing%20protection.

PickledScrump · 08/05/2023 08:22

I’m going to one 6 weeks away from my due date. Personally I think more of a risk would be getting accidentally knocked into if it was a standing gig. . Seated is fine though. Everything is very muffled in there so I wouldn’t worry about their hearing.

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TigTragerTrade · 08/05/2023 09:23

Thanks all! You've helped put my mind at rest ☺️

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