How would you respond to an expectant mother who claims that her 8-month-old fetus gets excited every time her unusually loud cellphone plays a custom ringtone of her recorded voice?
A) "You may be correct, because by that age, the fetus may actually be hearing your voice."
B) "It is likely gas, since fetuses can't hear until they are out of the womb."
C) "If what you say is true, you are likely carrying a female because they develop a sense of hearing before males."
D) "Since fetuses have no memory, there is no way they would only respond to a specific phrase."

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Fetuses can start hearing sounds from outside the womb at about 18 weeks of gestation, and by 27 weeks, they can respond to various sounds, including voices. Therefore, it's plausible that an 8-month-old fetus could recognize and react to their mother's voice or a familiar sound.

How Would You Respond to an Expectant Mother Who Claims