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baby doesn't startle at loud noises in womb

Brittster22Brittster22 member
in 3rd Trimester
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?
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Re: baby doesn't startle at loud noises in womb

  • Ace226Ace226 member
    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.
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  • indianaalumindianaalum member
    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
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  • NagaWaterNagaWater member
    Maybe you should ask your doctor
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  • BostonchelleBostonchelle member
    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.
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  • crunchymamaof2 crunchymamaof2 member
    How does an unborn baby "startle"? He's active, be grateful for that. And chill out.
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  • jennypolkadotsjennypolkadots member
    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 :)
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  • QueenV718QueenV718 member
    My little girl doesn't either.  I'll take everyone's word for it that she's perfectly fine though.


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  • vpinevpine member
    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
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