Pregnancy can easily cause you to second-guess the safety of everything, and it can be a bit of a balancing act to ensure you and your baby are safe while still enjoying many activities. For one listener, the question came up about whether loud music and noise exposure are safe during pregnancy. In this episode, you’ll learn how babies hear in the womb, review the research on noise exposure, and hear what health organizations recommend. We’ll also look at the factors that influence risk and practical strategies to reduce or mitigate them.