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I'm 36 weeks pregnant. are fetal hiccups 5-6 times a day normal?

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Dr. Ew Christensen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Fetal hiccups are normal. No worries.

Dr Roberts agreed

Answered 4/13/2017

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