My baby is always getting the hiccups. She even got them when I was pregnant 😅 poor thing
WeMoms
2 Apr 2024
Baby's Hiccups During Pregnancy
Baby's Hiccups During Pregnancy
Feeling your baby's hiccups during pregnancy can be a delightful and unique experience.
These gentle rhythmic movements are a sign that your little one is developing and practicing important reflexes.
Let's dive into what causes baby's hiccups, what it feels like, and what it means for your baby's well-being.
What Causes Baby's Hiccups in the Womb? 🤔👶
- Baby's hiccups in the womb are a result of the maturation of their diaphragm, the muscle responsible for breathing.
- As your baby's diaphragm develops, it occasionally contracts involuntarily, causing the familiar hiccup-like movements you feel.
What Do Baby's Hiccups Feel Like? 💓🔊
- Baby's hiccups in the womb feel like a series of gentle, rhythmic movements or twitches in your belly. You might notice them as repeated, regular patterns that last for a few moments.
- These movements are usually described as quick and repetitive, akin to the sensation of a small drumbeat or fluttering butterfly.
Is It Normal for Babies to Have Hiccups in the Womb? ✅👶
- Yes, it is completely normal for babies to have hiccups in the womb. In fact, it is considered a positive sign of a healthy and developing baby.
- Hiccups are a natural part of your baby's development and occur spontaneously as their body matures and prepares for life outside the womb.
When Will I Feel My Baby's Hiccups? ⌚🤰
- You may start feeling your baby's hiccups sometime between the second and third trimester of pregnancy.
- As your baby grows and becomes more active, you may notice hiccups more frequently. Some women feel hiccups multiple times a day, while others might experience them less frequently.
What Does Baby's Hiccup Mean for Their Well-being? 🌟💖
- Baby's hiccups are generally harmless and not a cause for concern. They are a normal part of your baby's development and do not indicate any problems.
- Hiccups do not distress or harm the baby in any way. They are simply a result of their growing nervous system and diaphragm muscles.
Tips for Relieving Baby's Hiccups 🙌💧
- While you cannot directly stop or prevent your baby's hiccups in the womb, there are a few things you can try to offer some relief:
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Olenka
20 Dec 2023
Hello mommies so I’m 39 weeks today and I’m very concerned as of lately my baby has been having fetal hiccups very frequent and I don’t know if this is normal ? Has anyone else experienced this during there pregnancy?
Honeyyy💕
Hii, its not to scare you oranything no need to worry but you could get it checked by ur obgyn once as you are near to ur due date
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Bessi
8 Jun 2023
Has anyone experienced hiccups in early pregnancy? I am 10 weeks right now. Also occasional pain on right side of abdomen.#10weeks
Holly
I have hiccups everyday all day and I'm 23 weeks.
27 Mar 2024
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🍹Jenni
4 Jun 2023
Baby has hiccups!! She usually gets mad, but she starting to handle them better now!! 😂😂😂
🍹Jenni
Thank you! Yes they seem to get most active when they get hiccups! I can imagine them already getting upset after we have them! My son hated hiccups too, i would try to keep his mind off it by making sounds and funny faces! 😂
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Danielle (Dani)
So cute!! I wasn’t sure what hiccups felt like until about 2-3wks ago. I know he would get really active and kick everywhere lol but then I seen a video describing what it felt like and it was def hiccups I was feeling bc it was “rhythmic-like”. They say babies get them in the womb approximately for a total of 15mins/day. Obviously not at once lol poor babies that would be terrible 😢 lol
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Jasmine
6 Apr 2023
It amazes me that our babies can get the hiccups inside the womb my baby boy got the hiccups and im just watching my stomach
Katona
Omg yea woth my first one, he got the hiccups, kicked me so hard I thought I'd pop and got his foot stuck in my ribs for 3 months
27 Mar 2024
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Jasmine
Ouch omg amd yea he started getting mad because he had them start moving around kicking and everything im like well sorry its not my fault lol 😂
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Dee
5 Feb 2023
Does anyone have a baby or had a baby that gets hiccups all the time? (while still pregnant) I'm on my 4th pregnancy and this baby has had more hiccups than any other one.
Felicia
👋 me!!! At least 3 times a day.. don’t worry it’s a good sign!
27 Mar 2024
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Dee
it's kind of like when you feel the baby moving but it's a steady rhythm for a couple minutes. Kind of hard to explain but just like if you get hiccups you feel that little jump each time
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Sara
25 Jan 2023
Question for all prego moms... My baby has hiccups like all the time. Is this normal...
Mikayla
Yes. My baby had them all the time when I was pregnant he still gets them a lot lol. As far as I know it helps w/ their lung development
27 Mar 2024
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Sara
thats what i read. So glad its normal.
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Lori
10 Sep 2022
I read somewhere that it wasn’t normal for babies to get hiccups everyday in the womb after 32 weeks.. Is that right? My baby has hiccups every day even tho I’m past 32 weeks..
Lisa
I read it somewhere to . But my son is 34 weeks n still gets them
27 Mar 2024
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nyci
How do you know it’s hiccups?
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Tanaya
17 Jun 2022
I am 32w 3 days pregnant and baby is getting hiccups multiple times a day. He has had hiccups 3 times today already. Is this normal?
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Yes it’s normall
27 Mar 2024
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Ysa
Sounds normal, mine been getting a lot of hiccups too
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Nevada
4 May 2022
Baby has hiccups! The doppler couldn't get a good reading because of the hiccups. The tapping like sound every few beats is the baby's hiccups
Tatianna
Congratulations 💕🥺 and where did u get the gel stuff ??
27 Mar 2024
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Nevada
I just use aloe
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