Ok, this may seem out there, but I was doing research about fetus development at week 22 & I see that the baby can respond to light...like flashing a flashlight at my tummy.
Has anyone done that?
If so, does the baby kick?
It's just a bizarre thought to me!
2007-03-19 06:54:03 · 9 answers · asked by Tracy 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I read that in "What to Expect When You're Expecting". I tried it once, nothing happened but that was a while ago and I haven't tried it since (I don't think my baby could see yet). I don't think there would be any harmful effects because the baby is protected in there but he/she may see a light and may move around. The book wouldn't say it was safe if it wasn't.
2007-03-19 07:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by pinaymom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-11 08:48:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, if far enough along in pregnancy babies CAN tell the difference between a lit and dark room. The uterus lets some light in. Of course its not the same as just looking at it, and you wont hurt their eyes. Try it, maybe you will get a fun response from your baby.
Good luck!
2007-03-19 07:04:33 · answer #3 · answered by MommyTwice-TwiceTheLove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have heard that it does work.
HOWEVER, my OB told me not to ever do it. He said that it can cause harm to the baby's eyes and that the reason why the baby moves is to escape from the light source that is too bright.
He also said that his personal opinion is that it probably scares the baby.
2007-03-19 07:25:00 · answer #4 · answered by kittyrat234b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 30 weeks, and My baby moves CONSTANTLY! I have tried the flashlight thing, and it hasn't worked for me! But maybe its just because my lil' man is stubborn! lol
2007-03-19 07:02:56 · answer #5 · answered by yahoocraze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh, I'm going to have to file that one in an X file LOL Do you realize that if you can cover the flashlight with your hand and not see the light there is NO WAY a baby who is in you belly covered by your stomach muscles and padding, intestines, a uterus, and an amniosac filled with amniotic fluid could see the light from the flashlight. It's true that if you put a light in the womb that they would/could respond, but not from a flashlight pointed at your belly. That's just not even realistic.
2007-03-19 07:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by Heavenly Advocate 6 · 1⤊ 7⤋
i tried it and she moved once or twice then i got bored with it. my hubby thought it was a form of child abuse...lol. I'm 27+ weeks and i haven't done it since the first time i tried. although I'm tempted now
2007-03-19 07:22:02 · answer #7 · answered by nelly78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard people do that .. I'm kinda scared to do it .. I don't want to do anything that will freak him out or mess up his little eyes :)
good luck! God bless!
2007-03-19 06:58:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I DID IT AND MY DAUGHTER WOULD MOVE AROUND AND START KICKING. I THOUGHT IT WAS COOL!!
2007-03-19 06:59:47 · answer #9 · answered by LOVE MY LIFE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋