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Re: Loud noises in pregnancy

From: Suzanne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 26 Oct 1998 08:38:26 -0500


At 07:15 AM 10/26/98 -0600, Amy Shea wrote:

>My question is, I am really concerned I damaged the baby somehow. The
>noise was so loud for me, I had to cover my ears. What could this 5
>minute noise have done to the baby? Hearing loss? Fetal distress?

Imagine hearing the fire alarm while your head was underwater, and there were loud rumbly noises in the water, too. This is what your baby heard :) The little guys are very well protected in there, and you don't need to worry about having hurt him or having caused him hearing loss or fetal distress.

****************************** Suzanne S. Powell, ICCE, CD Childbirth Educator, Doula, Student Midwife

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