Hiccups

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Joygirl78 · 31/12/2009 13:42

I am 34 weeks - baby appears to be hiccuping (gentle little rhythmic jumps at regular intervals) anywhere between 3-7 times a day. Anyone else get this? Do a lot of babies hiccup this much?
I can feel the little jumps low down in my pelvic area, so i'm presuming this must mean that the head is down there. Seems to make sense as i get stronger 'kick' like movements under right ribcage.

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houmousandcarrotsandwich · 31/12/2009 15:18

Yeah I get them loads!

My midwife told me its because of the fluid the baby is swimming, they swollow and can get hiccups!

I think its so sweet, imagining my baby having hiccups!

BusyMissIzzy · 31/12/2009 15:23

I've just started getting this too, at 31 weeks. Usually in the evenings or when I go to bed, but maybe that's just when I notice it. Very low down in my pelvis also, and I know that's where her head is because I can sometimes feel it there, and she also enjoys sticking her feet up into my ribs.
It's cute though, and apparently it doesn't bother them like it would us

Drinkerbell · 31/12/2009 15:36

I've had 3 little ones and they all got hiccups a LOT! I described it to someone as like the times you have a muscle twitching somewhere but you can't turn it off!!
All good!

MamaLazarou · 31/12/2009 16:57

Yes, mine gets hiccups at least twice a day. Am 36 weeks. Midwife says nothing to worry about: 'babies just hiccup'.

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