The New York Times: The Effect of Pregnancy on the Singing Voice
changes a performer鈥檚 body, making breathing and the vibration of vocal cords more difficult. , notes that the blood vessels on the surface of the vocal cords can become engorged during pregnancy, requiring extra energy and breath to make sounds. 鈥淭he breath is shallower and the tissue is thicker, so it vibrates less easily,鈥 Dr. Kwak tells The New York Times.
, a common complaint in pregnancy, can also make singing painful. 鈥淚t鈥檚 like having heartburn in your throat,鈥 says . 鈥淭he tissue is raw, possibly swollen, making it more difficult to get the voice out.鈥 Not every singer experiences vocal changes during pregnancy, says Dr. Johnson.
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