A 31-year-old member asked:
Does an unborn baby hear music while he is in the womb?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. David Escobaranswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Yes!: Yes, babies in the womb can hear voices and music after about the 18th week of pregnancy. A very enjoyable experience for expectant parents is for both mom and dad to read to the baby. It familiarizes the baby with your voices, and it's fun for mom and dad too.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
When can your baby hear you in the womb?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Charles Whitinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
18+ weeks: Baby begins to hear around 18 weeks. Best wishes!
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