When I was pregnant, I was surprised to find apps that claimed they could detect a baby’s heart beat. As a professional audio engineer, I didn’t think it was even possible for a microphone to pick up sounds deep inside the body. So, I decided to prove it by testing … Read more
Some websites say to avoid music like heavy metal or rap during pregnancy and only play gentle music (like classical) to not startle your unborn baby. I’ve seen references to “research” but I can’t find any real studies about the effects of listening to dissonant, “harsh” or atonal music during … Read more
Belly headphones are a popular registry item (“headphones” designed for mom’s belly so baby can listen to music). Before you go buying buds for your bump, consider this: No research shows that playing music to a baby in the womb makes them smarter. Many of these belly headphones can’t even recreate … Read more