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Do babies hear from the uterus?

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Dr. John Kirk
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Yes: There have been several studies documenting that babies can hear from inside the womb. The aural (hearing) function develops roughly between 20 and 24 weeks.
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Dr. Carolyn Quist
Gynecology 37 years experience
Yes: Many studies have shown that they can hear from the womb and data shows variations in personalities depending on the type of music exposed to in utero.
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Last updated Jul 3, 2015

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