Playing while pregnant

[Chadtuba]

So I realize that this is a primarily male dominated forum, but I also know that there are a few women and that quite a few of you are married to musicians so thought this would be a good place to ask.

The wife is a trombone player and about 19 weeks pregnant with our first kid. When she plays her trombone (collegiate pep band) the baby starts moving, kicking, or doing whatever it is that little babies do inside of their mothers. She is a little concerned whether the baby is moving because he likes it or doesn't like it. She says that he is very active when the music is going, both from the band and from the bass heavy music over the PA system.

Is playing while pregnant ok for the baby and the mother? We both realize that lung capacity is diminished because of the loss of space, but is there anything else to be concerned about?

[djwesp]

Tim Buzbee has a gorgeous, intelligent, awesome trombone playing wife. She has had two children within the last few years.

I figure if there was anyone that would have good insight to this, it would be a Doctor or Jessica Buzbee.

[MaryAnn]

Some kids, before and after they are born, are noise-sensitive. If I were in her shoes, I'd try various kinds of music at a loud enough volume so the baby can hear it, and use mother's intuition to decide if the baby likes it or is stressed by it. I don't think any doctor can answer that question, because all the information they may have is from other babies, not your baby.

MA