baby doesn't startle at loud noises in womb

Brittster22

I'm 39 weeks and he moves constantly, but I'm concerned about his hearing because he doesn't react to loud noises. Is this something to worry about? Any thoughts or experience?

Ace226

I seriously wouldn't stress. If he's born with hearing abnormalities, it'll still be okay, but I think it's way too early to diagnose or worry about.

indianaalum

I dont recall that happening while I was pregnant and my baby is fine. no worries.

They will check his hearing in hospital after birth.

Relax and enjoy this time

PrimRoseMama

Relax. Holy moly.

NagaWater

Maybe you should ask your doctor

Bostonchelle

Did you read somewhere that baby is supposed to startle easily? I don't recall my first doing that and this baby doesn't either.

Unknown

This content has been removed.

allrightmeow

Are you actively trying to startle your baby?!  Stop it.  

crunchymamaof2

How does an unborn baby "startle"? He's active, be grateful for that. And chill out.

jennypolkadots

You have to remember the baby has vernix in his ears, then is under water, then inside your uterus, then behind fat and muscle and skin. A loud noise is quite muffled before he could hear it. My baby seems to get more still/quiet when I am someplace noisy or play loud music. I figure it is interesting to her. 

Seriously, this is not something to worry about. Enjoy the last little bit of your pregnancy

QueenV718

My little girl doesn't either.  I'll take everyone's word for it that she's perfectly fine though.

vpine

Did you have genetic testing done? Being a carrier of hearing loss is one of the tests/results. I wouldn't worry at this point, you're almost due and they will test once born