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A 25-year-old male asked:
if a fetus inside the whom hiccups 2-3 times a day for 30 minutes or so is it in any way harmful? and is there anything i should do about it if it is?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Marilynn Frederiksen answered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 47 years experience
In utero hiccups: Hiccups are totally harmless, in utero and after birth. Having a fetus that has hiccups is somewhat annoying, but there isn't anything you can do about it.
5368 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Chevies Newman answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
No and: No, it's normal, try not to worry.
5368 viewsReviewed Jun 30, 2019
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