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Hi im 36 weeks pregnant. and never noticed baby hiccup before. untill last few days. he been doing it quite alot. should i be worried? thanks

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Fetal amniotic diet: The hiccups that you have noticed are normal as the baby is constantly swallowing amniotic fluid normally.

Answered 5/24/2017

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