Loud noise exposure during pregnancy

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I am currently 19 weeks pregnant and attended a friends birthday last night which involved very loud karaoke, this meant friends shouting very loudly at each other just so we could hear each other talk. I am worried what this could do to the babies hearing at 19 weeks pregnant and if it could cause any damage?

No, don't worry. It's probably not recommended to be in the vicinity of loud noise regularly but baby is insulated by a lot of amniotic fluid as well as your muscles and skin. A one off won't hurt them.

No it’ll be absolutely fine. I worried about this sort of stuff when pregnant but honestly no harm done at all. Metaphorically- it would be like you having your head under water in a swimming pool, trying to hear what’s happening in the gym through the wall and the closed door. You wouldn’t xx

No, your baby will be absolutely fine. Think of all the water surrounding them cushioning everything

For years a lot of people recommended playing music to unborn babies,in my case it was probably the 1812 and Bolero..my dgks Drum and base.

I had the same concern. I was at the cinema and I can't even explain how loud it was. I had to cover my eyes on several occasions . Ive never experienced noise like it and ive been to concerts. I had tinnitus for the whole night. I then started panicking after. I even mentioned this to the midwife after delivery and I spoke to the hearing specialist . They said they've never heard of it causing an issue in their experience. He passed his hearing test and he's 14 months now definitely nothing wrong with his hearing

VioletMoon, did covering your eyes help with the volume..I am actually deaf thanks to COVID, and still cannot go to the cinema.. my DD didn't grow up to love classical music unfortunately.

I think the noise concern is more about stress levels in the baby than their hearing as such.

I think it would be more a problem if it were regular and stressing the baby. I think in terms of hearing, it wouldn't be very loud with all that padding and fluid. It would be similar to having ear defenders on.

I went to a metal concert at 14 weeks pregnant and my dd was absolutely fine. She's now 8 and has no problems with her hearing (apart from selective hearing!)

Unless the microphone was inserted into your vagina being in a loud karaoke bar will not impact your babies hearing whilst in the womb

I dont think their is any need for that emoji. Being pregnant is a time where women do often question things to make sure they are keeping their baby safe. It's a natural instinct to protect. Scoffing at this is not really very helpful.