Kaitlin has a question - and I dont know the answer

Kaitlin'smom wrote: where do kids come up with stuff

she wants to know 'do babys cry while in the tummy?'

I honestly never thought about it. Do they?

C&K*s Mommie replied: cute question, Kaitlin!

I think there is a study video of an actual baby crying in utero. So yes, I think so.

redplaydoh replied: I've heard that they do too... I asked my OB the very same question and he just looked at me like I was nuts. My mid-wife said it has been known to happen when the baby is startled or stressed... but she said she wasn't 100% sure.

Great question for her to ask!

Just found this...
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2003/sep/03091708.html

Boys r us replied: Yes they do Di! I remember getting one of my weekly preggo update emails and I think it was around 20 wks when it said that the baby could cry.

Hillbilly Housewife replied: yup!

Kaitlin'smom replied: Wonder if thats whats causes braxton hix

well thanks, thats going to make her sad, she had said if they do cry then how can you comfort them.

ZandersMama replied:
tell her thats why you rub your belly!

holley79 replied:


I was thinking the same thing. I forgot all about the crying invitro.

Kaitlin'smom replied:
NOT MINE, maybe aunite since she is PG

J-rod replied: sure do...i have a tv show DVR'd that shows a baby crying in the tummy.

lisar replied: I heard that they do. But I really dont know.

J-rod replied: here is a video

http://dsc.discovery.com/news/media/fetalcryingvideo.html

sparkys2boys replied: ok, two kids later I have learnt something new..lol!! I never heard of this before. WOW!! What a great question from a child!

redplaydoh replied: That video is too cool... that baby is definately crying!

Kaitlin'smom replied: WOW thanks for the link. I knew I coudl get answers from all my smart friends.