My boyfriend wants to take me to a concert tomorrow night. I am 7mo. pregnant. Is it safe for me to go, or will the loud music be to much for the baby?
2007-04-19 02:59:31 · 16 answers · asked by peanutbudda 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
A rockin' night on the town with friends and fun (alcohol-free, for you) can be a great way for a pregnancy woman to kick up her heels before your evenings (and every waking moment) become booked solid with diapers, nursing, and nurturing. But will the booming bass and screaming vocals be bad for the baby in utero? Probably not. At almost all concerts, the music won't be loud enough (or last long enough) to cause any damage to the fetus. Still, you might want to take a few precautions.
At about 24 weeks, your baby's outer, middle, and inner ear — including the cochlea, the snail-shell-shaped tube in the inner ear where vibrations are converted into the nerve impulses we perceive as sound — are well-developed. By 27 to 30 weeks, your baby's ear is mature enough to start to respond to the sounds that filter through to him or her. The sounds, of course, are muffled — and not just by the physical barrier of amniotic fluid and your own body. In his or her fluid-filled home, a baby's eardrum and middle ear can't do their normal job of amplifying sounds. So even sounds that are quite loud to you won't be for the fetus.
Of course, that's only true as long as the sounds aren't at the Def Leppard-level or don't last too long. A fetus' prolonged and repeated exposure to very loud noise — say, an eight-hour-a-day shift in an industrial workplace, where the sound level is more than 90 or 100 decibels (about the same as standing next to a loud lawnmower or a chain saw) — raises the odds of a baby suffering some hearing loss, especially at higher frequencies. Such prolonged noise exposure can also increase the risk of premature delivery and low-birth-weight babies. Extremely intense sound, 150 or 155 decibels (ever stand right next to a screaming jet engine?), can cause similar problems for the baby, although you'd have to sit in front row seats, next to the amps — and be at a really loud concert — to even get close to that intensity (you'll know because your own hearing will be fried).
If you still want to play it extra safe during your pregnancy, take a backseat. You'll enjoy the concert just as much from the middle of the amphitheater — or better yet, head back to the lawn seats — and you'll be certain the baby's ears are safe. As for music in your car, if you drive often and like your radio loud enough to shake other cars, you might want to turn it down a bit. Or wear headphones.
2007-04-19 03:03:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ladybird 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The noise may not be a great idea...but I don't necessarily think the noise is what you should worry about.
There are usually lots of people bumping around in those concerts...and there is smoking too (unless you live in an area where this is banned). Sometimes people are smoking things other than cigarettes too, if you know what I mean.
Depends on the concert--if it is mellow and no smoking, think it is fine. If it is pop or rock, I would say no. Tell your boyfriend you would be happy to go to another after the baby is born.
2007-04-19 03:05:44 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the loud music won't "hurt" the baby
they my kick more during the concert though.
I'd be more concerened about people bumping into you at the concert or people smoking/drinking around you. What kind of concert? Can you sit? standing up for so long may make your ankles swell.
I wouldn't reccomend going to a rock concert while being pregnant but if it's a place where you can sit down and not outside, you can easily leave if it becomes to much.
keep away from drunk or disorderly people who may bump into you and knock you down.
2007-04-19 03:14:31 · answer #3 · answered by Greeneyed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is safe for the baby to hear loud music, but what king of concert is it? Will there be chairs to sit in? How long will you have to stand up? Is it a safe place, or is it going to be a rowdy place where you could get bumped, push, knocked over, and them the baby at risk?Find out these answers and then make your decision.
2007-04-19 03:06:37 · answer #4 · answered by april marie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, totally safe. I just went to a concert at 7 mos pregnant. I asked my doctor and he assured me the baby is well protected. I did notice extra kicking so apparently the baby was enjoying the music too! And...they were selling band onesies! Too cute, I had to get one to commemorate the baby's first concert!
Have fun!
2007-04-19 03:03:22 · answer #5 · answered by poohb2878 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was 7 months pregnant with my second son, my fiance and I went to see the WWF in Hershey Park. It was so loud there, and our son turned out fine. I say that if you are worried, call your doctor and ask him. I am sure he wont mind. Good luck, congrats, and have a happy pregnancy!
2007-04-19 03:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by michaellandonsmommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as the sound, the baby is muffled very well, but I don't think a concert is a safe place for a pregnant woman. Stampedes, pushing and shoving. People getting drunk and falling on others.
2007-04-19 03:03:44 · answer #7 · answered by lilmama 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i don't think that its a bad idea at all i played loud loud music up until the day i had the baby and it didn't harm the baby what so ever.... so i don't think that its a bad thing to go no...
2007-04-19 04:02:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, ultrasounds are dependable..there are certainly no aspect results at the fetus..I had countless ultrasounds with my 2d being pregnant..child used to be great. I have certainly not heard of any issues with the child from ultrasounds...it's not like an xray so there is not any radiation or some thing.
2016-09-05 17:20:35 · answer #9 · answered by fertig 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that music is great for the baby but anything could happen at the concert. you may fall
2007-04-19 03:08:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋