This is a question that has come up numerous times. And my wife used binaural beats during her pregnancy, so I thought I should clarify a few things for expectant parents who are concerned about this issue.
Straight off the bat, as per policy, we are unable to recommend our music to pregnant women.
We are also unable to recommend our music to those who suffer from seizures, or have a pacemaker.
While highly unlikely, the latter is understandable, because where seizures are concerned it is feasible that increasing or decreasing brainwave stimulation might trigger a seizure. For those with a pacemaker, changes in brain waves might change the heart rhythm.
But why exclude pregnant women?
Is It Safe to Listen to Binaural Beats During Pregnancy?
There is no evidence to suggest that listening to binaural beats is dangerous in any way. There has never been a documented case of a negatively affected pregnancy attributed to brainwave entrainment of any kind.
In fact, as someone with over 20 years experience in music production I'd say it's physically impossible for a fetus to be negatively affected in any way by a pregnant woman listening to binaural beats music.
Pregnant women are more likely to be at risk of miscarriage from exposure to WIFI, radio waves, 4G and 5G (1).
I quote:
Overall, pregnant women who had higher MF (magnetic field) exposure during pregnancy (higher 3 quartiles) had a 48% greater risk of miscarriage than women who had lower MF exposure.
Binaural beats are just sound frequencies, like those you are exposed to in the natural world every single day. Though they are delivered in a more concentrated format. But then we find similar concentrations of other frequencies in normal music, so it is not unusual for the brain to be exposed to this.
The reason we don't recommend binaural beats to pregnant women is because from a legal standpoint we can't afford to risk being accused of something unrelated to our music.
Such is the world today, unfortunately.
As you can imagine: what if a woman were to listen to our music and then something unfortunate happened in her pregnancy and she became convinced it was due to our music?
We do not have clearance from the Drug Administration (FDA) or any other regulated governing body to back us up in such a matter.
So in short, we need to protect ourselves against getting sued by a claim that a problem arose due to listening to our music. It's as simple as that.
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How My Wife Used Binaural Beats While Pregnant
My wife has been listening to Theta and Alpha binaural beats meditations during her pregnancy to relax her back and shoulder muscles and help her mental balance amidst the flurry of unpredictable hormones.
The 7-month (6 months 2 and a half weeks to be exact) scan image above shows a healthy baby of just over 1kg; 800g+ being a healthy weight.
The doctor was very pleased with the health of my wife, too, and said she had good blood pressure and healthy lungs.
My wife was 35 when she gave birth. Our baby girl was born at a healthy 8lbs. She loves music too. I'll take credit for that!
In my opinion the binaural beats meditations did her the world of good. Relaxation can't be a bad thing. A reduction is stress and anxiety and better sleep is valuable during pregnancy.
But still, we must not recommend that pregnant women use our recordings, because even though I'd recommend them for my own family, as a professional vendor, I cannot do so for my customers.
If you decide to make the personal choice that you do want to follow my wife's lead and listen while you're pregnant, stick to the aforementioned frequency range tracks (Alpha and Theta). Delta will be fine too.
I would avoid Beta and Gamma waves though, as these promote high-level brainwave stimulation.
If you do make the choice to listen to any form of brainwave entrainment music while pregnant you should consult your physician first.
If your doctor hasn't heard of this type of music, you can explain what it does and even refer your doctor to this website. Your doctor can then give you his/her opinion and you can make a decision from there.
In Summary
Simply put, binaural beats encourage the brain to produce brainwaves in a specific frequency range through entrainment, by way of a process called “frequency following response”.
This is a natural bodily reaction and something humans have been exposed to for centuries, be that through drumming or chanting.
The influence of frequencies are all around us. Our brains are constantly influenced by music and sounds we hear in the natural environment and the industrial one we have created.
Listening to a binaural beats track simply delivers frequencies at close range and in continuity to entrain the brain to positive states of being, such as relaxation or focus. I would argue that it is scientifically impossible that listening could harm an unborn baby.
What is 528 HZ music considered? I listened to this pre-pregnancy and am curious if it’s safe to continue while pregnant (especially if I don’t use headphones). Thank you!
528 Hz refers to the frequency that the music is tuned to. This is perfectly safe, and some would say beneficial because it is consider “the love frequency” 🙂 There’s some information on it here: https://www.mindvibrations.com/528-hz/
Could you share if your wife used some binaural beats for labor? Which one?
Hi Tatiana, she didn’t use them in labor.
I really need to know if lambda frequencies are safe, something like 100 – 200 hertz. It made me have blood shot eyes. My girl didn’t listen to it. I was wearing headphones but it seems everyone around me was on the same brainwave as people match brain waves. So is it safe???
We don’t currently sell any lambda waves tracks but I’m sure you’ll be just fine. No one else around you would be affected.
The above comment is really important for my baby, could you reply soon. Thanks
Can i listen to quadible integrity skin binaural beats i need suggestion since am used to listening it and i am pregnant currently
Hi Shahzeen, I’ve not heard of “quadible integrity skin binaural beats”. However, under our policy we are unable to recommend our music to pregnant women.
I do like that you put a warning about it as other websites I’ve seen have just outright claimed it was safe and heathy for the unborn baby…however, in my opinion, your disclaimer seems misguided.
Lower frequencies or higher decibels for a prolonged period of time are where it can become potentially harmful.
I’m glad it worked for your wife, but caution should still be used.
Your warning shouldn’t be from a purly legal standpoint. It is important to do research, show all of the facts, and display the sources for your claims. Your experience does not negate actual data.
It is my opinion that with the way you worded this, you appear to still imply that there are no issues and that anyone who says there are, are just misguided. I personally wouldn’t want someone with that mindset having any part of my meditation. If I am misunderstanding your wording or post, please let me know. I am always happy to look at it from a different angle, as long as it’s not coming from a place of greed, as I feel that is not a good way to have a constructive conversation.
The National Institute of Health, as well as the CDC have warnings for certain frequencies and decibels. It isn’t about how the world is today, it’s more about taking in all information that is presented to you. If you disregard any information that doesnt align with what you want or believe, then it is my opinion that you should open your mind and heart a little more.
I love solfeggio frequencies, they have helped me so much and I truly believe that they work.. With that being said, since becoming pregnant, I have been wary of them. I’ve been doing research and talking with my doctors as well as other medical professionals, so I can ensure I’m using them safely.
I also realized that I failed to mention that my care team knows what binaural beats and solfeggio frequencies are, so that is not the issue..but I believe your statement of referring them to your website, instead of having doctors look into them using the resources doctors have, is also a bit counterintuitive.
In my opinion, that comes across as being one sided. I would show them your claims, but ask them to look into it with the information available to them, as well.
I am adding in that I took a screen recording of the post and my previous comment (as well as this one), just in case it gets deleted. I sincerely hope to see my previous comment be posted, as it being deleted would be disheartening.
I am using this information, as well as other information I have gathered for a video on my YouTube channel and TikTok. I will happily wait a few days for your response so we can have a discussion about it before posting anything.
With my posting schedule, this video is set to release on January 9th 2026. I hope to hear from you.
Thank you.
Hi Tiffany, Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. I appreciate that this is a sensitive topic, especially during pregnancy, and I understand why caution matters to you.
To clarify a few important points:
The blog post you’re referring to is written from a personal experience perspective, not as medical advice or a scientific claim. As clearly stated in our disclaimer, neither the website nor our audio products are intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition, nor are they a substitute for professional medical care. We explicitly advise consulting a qualified healthcare professional for any pregnancy-related decisions. https://www.binauralbeatsmeditation.com/disclaimer/
Our stance is intentionally conservative. This is why pregnant women are listed among those who should not use binaural beats audio, regardless of individual anecdotes or personal experiences. That recommendation is not based on claiming harm, but on the absence of definitive medical consensus and the importance of erring on the side of caution.
With respect to frequency and decibel concerns: volume exposure is a general consideration for any audio, including conventional music. Regarding solfeggio tuning specifically, this relates only to musical pitch (instrument tuning) and does not differ in exposure or effect from ordinary music listened to at comparable volumes. We are not aware of peer-reviewed evidence linking musical tuning or frequency-based music to adverse pregnancy outcomes; however, lack of evidence is precisely why we continue to recommend medical consultation and exclusion during pregnancy.
We encourage individuals to discuss any wellness practice with their healthcare providers using whatever clinical resources those providers deem appropriate. The blog post does not ask healthcare professionals to rely on our website for medical guidance; it merely notes that, if unfamiliar with frequency-based music, a patient may share it as a general point of reference. All medical assessment and due diligence should be conducted independently by the healthcare professional.
Finally, differing interpretations of available information do not imply bad faith, greed, or disregard for safety. Our approach is cautious, transparent, and clearly disclosed. We welcome respectful discussion, but we are also comfortable standing by our disclaimers and boundaries as written.
I hope this clarifies our position.