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A member asked:

I'm 19 weeks pregnant, can i go to the movie theatre? will the noise affect my baby's hearing?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Go to the movie: Your baby is well insulated and dont worry about his hearing go to the movies and enjoy yourself.

Answered 5/26/2013

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Preg & Movies: Your baby's hearing will not be affected by a loud noice. The uterine muscle and the fluid that surrounds the baby will buffer the loud music. I.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 3/23/2015

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