A 28-year-old male asked:

Is the screaming and growling sounds in heavy metal music bad for a baby to hear in the womb? will it negatively impact their brain?

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

Great question !: Loud noise can actually be a problem during pregnancy (whether it is heavy metal music or a jackhammer). Reducing hazardous noise exposure during pregnancy is recommended. REF: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/repro/noise.html

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