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the baby's frequent hiccups are starting to hurt me, should i take something?
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No: Hiccups are considered a very good sign of fetal health. Try changing positions or using heating pads.
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Yes: Many babies have them in utero.
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Yes: Hiccuping is very normal during pregnancy. It is just a fluttering of the baby's diaphragm.
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