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2 Apr 2024

Does My Baby Cry in Utero?

Does My Baby Cry in Utero?
Pregnancy is an incredible journey filled with wonders and questions about your growing baby.
One question that may cross your mind is whether your baby cries while still in the womb.
Let's dive into this topic and discover what science has to say about it!
Expressing Emotions
While your baby can't shed tears in the same way as they do after birth, they do experience a range of emotions while in the womb.
As early as the second trimester, your baby's brain develops structures associated with emotions, such as the amygdala.
These structures enable them to feel joy, sadness, and even experience moments of discomfort or distress.
Vocalizations and Sounds
While your baby may not cry in the same way you're familiar with, they do make vocalizations and produce sounds while in utero.
These sounds may include hiccups, gentle kicks against the uterine wall, and even some soft cooing or babbling.
These vocalizations are their way of communicating and exploring their developing abilities.
Reacting to Stimuli
Your baby is highly responsive to external stimuli, such as your voice, music, and other sounds in the environment.
If you find yourself singing or talking to your baby, they can hear and respond to these sounds.
In response to certain stimuli, your baby may move, kick, or even have changes in their heart rate.
It's their way of showing engagement and interaction.
Expressing Discomfort
Just like any human, your baby can experience discomfort or displeasure while in the womb.
They may respond to factors such as a sudden change in position, a loud noise, or even when you consume certain foods that may cause indigestion.
Their movements or changes in activity level can be a way of expressing their discomfort or seeking a more comfortable position.
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Tatyanna
20 Nov 2023

Does your baby only fuss and cry with you but not other people? I feel like my son doesn’t feel comfortable with me for some reason

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Earlinea💕 Earlinea
I'm thinking the same thing my baby does that as well
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Lara
My baby gets fussy with others fast it kinda sucks when I need a small break
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Angelique
24 Oct 2023

Finally 35 weeks😢😩I could cry I can’t wait to hold my baby 🥰🤱🏽💛

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Nakysier
Same😩😩🩵
27 Mar 2024

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Jessica
Omg Same 🥹🩵
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Arsha
18 Oct 2023

My baby is 5 months old I just brought him a walker a few days ago but all he does is cry in it. Do you guys think he is scared of it ?

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Xena
He may not be ready. My doctor told me not to use them cause they can cause hip problems in babies I didn't know that with my first so I used it when he was around 8 months and he did fine no hip problems
27 Mar 2024

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Dina
26 Sep 2023

Got my first 3D scan of my baby boy and I could just cry. He has my lips and my family nose lol

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Lejah
Was this at your normal doctor appointment they did this?
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tt
7 Aug 2023

I have seafood downstairs but my baby is laying in my chest since he wants to cry for no reason😂💀

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Sarah
Every time I eat I swear my boy thinks it’s time for him to eat 😂
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tt
Right like omg 💀💀💀 just greedy
27 Mar 2024

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Londin
21 Feb 2023

How to unspoil a baby? My baby is cry baby. It’s driving mw crazy and she only wants my nipple!!😭

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Victoria
Try letting her cry a couple of minutes. My back cry a lot cause I always hold her little self. But her father she doesn't cry she knows Mommy. I'm going to pick me up
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Victoria
I mean baby
27 Mar 2024

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Hannah
8 Jan 2023

My baby isn't sleeping at all I feel like I'm gonna go crazy. All he does is cry. Any tips?

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Amber
Don’t have tips girl sorry. But my son will be 8wks Monday he doing same thing to me. Crying after I’ve done everything possible 🥺😵‍💫
27 Mar 2024

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Aolani
Have you tried swaddling?
27 Mar 2024

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Blocked user
9 Sep 2022

If my man wasn't such a cry baby I'd be out riding looking for some weed rn with my baby and my 9 millimeter. But I guess I'll just stay in this bed starving and stuck with my titty in her mouth. 😫🙄🥰🥰🥰

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Charlie
Love this lol
27 Mar 2024

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Blocked user
girl fareal this shit lame asf. That's why a bitch fat. I should be singing on a pole but instead im fin get up n eat.
27 Mar 2024

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Rina
1 Aug 2022

My baby is 7 months and he cries now more than he ever has... its literally all day. All he does is reach for shyt and cry.... I wanna fight him 😤😤. How long does this last?!?!

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Mehana
He’s just a baby be patient mamas♥️
27 Mar 2024

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Jessica
He might be in pain. Is he teething, gassy, diaper rash?
27 Mar 2024

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REYNA
21 Jul 2022

Anyone going through mommy nicu Cant stop crying 😢 miss my baby Every time I go see my love When I get out I cry 😭 Get home n see my baby stuff everywhere breaks my heart 😑 Thank god for my baby he’s doing Great can’t handle leaving my baby in the Nicu

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anna
May the Lord strengthen you!
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REYNA
Thank you 🙏
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