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Is there such a thing as too much fetal movement? can hiccups indicate that my baby has hypoxia? sometimes hiccups start when i change position 30w4d

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Fetal hiccups: Fetal hiccups are usually a normal occurrence. On very rare occasions it may be seen when the umbilical gets compressed

Answered 5/8/2014

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A member asked:

Is there such a thing as too much fetal movement? can hiccups indicate that my baby has hypoxia? sometimes hiccups start when i change position 30w4d

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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