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RahvinDragand t1_j5vfpz4 wrote

Do babies open their eyes in the womb?

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CharizardCharms t1_j5wfiez wrote

Yes, at about 26 weeks! The last ultrasound I got they got a picture of its face with the eyes open and it was the creepiest thing ever

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Generico300 t1_j5w5064 wrote

Yes. But also the uterus doesn't come with lights pre-installed, so it's pitch dark in there unless you're shining a really bright light on mom's belly.

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MidasPL t1_j5xp5q9 wrote

Actually, during the day, it might be bright enough to read a book... If the baby had any.

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AdvonKoulthar t1_j5xtgm5 wrote

But babies in the womb don’t have any books… or do they?

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qdp t1_j5xwdn4 wrote

Probably would rather borrow mommy's phone and listen to Baby Shark on repeat ad nauseum.

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Responsible-Risk9404 t1_j5vhrbm wrote

Don't think so, but we also don't exactly know as we can't watch 24/7 das submariner lol. Also human babies can open their eyes near right after birth so it is very possible.

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I_LilMagician_I t1_j5wwwjp wrote

What a coincidence, just had an ultrasound today at 36 weeks and his eyes were about halfway open. So, yes!

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