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Standing on street. firetruck passed. siren loud. 25 weeks pregnant. can it harm baby's hearing?

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No: It will not cause any harm to the baby.

Dr Namey and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 6/8/2017

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Water buffer/no: Your baby had the equivalent of a water barrier against the sound due to the bag of waters. This is akin to having ear phones on.No problems will arise.

Dr Maes and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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No.: Just like the others said - when you are in a swimming pool - you have a hard time hearing anything from outside the pool!

Answered 2/25/2013

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