Shining torch on pregnant belly?

Question

I recently read that at week 27 babies eyes will open and that they can see shadows and light through the skin. Is it harmful to the baby to shine a torch through my belly to see if the baby reacts to light? Xx

Answer

I think people forget that shining a light through skin is only maybe 20% as bright as the light itself. It wouldn't be harmful to the baby at all.

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I just used my phones flashlight to try it out and baby is reacting to it! So cute.

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I did hear from a doctor that it is actually able to harm the baby's eyes and make the eye sight of a child not as good as it should be. Ask your doctor to explain it to you, but it isn't a good idea from what my doctor has told me

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Why not just try the flashlight on your phone?

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My baby had his spine towards my stomach so he couldn't see the light

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I wouldn't risk it. Not sure why you'd want to shine a torch light on a child that is developing.

Shining torch on pregnant belly?

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