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A member asked:

I'm 37 weeks pregnant and often baby makes odd movements, like vibrations, shivering etc. they last about 5 seconds about once a day. normal??

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES: Normal movements, baby hiccoughs, baby burping etc. not to worry.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/2/2016

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