I am 8 months pregnant. When I lay down mostly at night I can feel something strange in my belly. It doesn't feel like the baby kicking or moving, it feels like I am being thumped every 3 to 5 seconds in the same spot continuously. I can feel the baby moving off and on during this other activity. I just want to know what the little thumps are that happen so reguarly for hours at a time. Anyone else know what I'm talking about?
2006-09-08 10:35:32 · 15 answers · asked by ldcirkles 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If they're occurring at the same rate as your pulse, then it's your aorta (the large blood vessel behind the uterus). But this would be unlikely.
If they're not associated with your pulse or are a little irregular, they're almost certainly hiccups. Very cute.
(As long as the baby is moving like normal it's okay. If you have doubts, you should call your doctor.)
Sometimes you can even see the baby practice breathing. Really. It looks like your abdomen is heaving up and down.
2006-09-08 10:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by Ignoramus 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hiccups
2006-09-08 17:48:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely it is the hiccups. I felt the same thing the other night when I was laying down. I am in my 30th week.
2006-09-08 17:45:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could very well be that the baby has the hiccups. My youngest had them constantly when I was pregnant with her.
It does feel strange doesn't it?
2006-09-08 17:42:17 · answer #4 · answered by LSGregg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,your baby has hiccups,it's quite common and nothing to worry about,in fact it's quite sweet but a bit annoying if your'e trying to sleep.
2006-09-08 17:41:21 · answer #5 · answered by New Boots. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my guess is the same as most others, it's probably just that the baby has hiccups- nothing to worry about- I always thought it was kinda funny feeling those.
good luck with your final weeks!
2006-09-08 17:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by sammy22005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like hiccups.
2006-09-08 19:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by ariannaandtjsmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that this could possibly be the baby hiccupping. It is quite normal, and does not agitate the baby as it does us as adults...don't worry. Your baby is fine!
2006-09-08 17:59:15 · answer #8 · answered by one_sera_phim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiccups! Lots and lot of hair, congratulations. My daughter did the same thing. It was actually concerning to me, but thats all it was.
2006-09-08 17:48:02 · answer #9 · answered by flower 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe youre just remembering the "little thumps" that got you pregnant in the first place.
2006-09-08 17:38:56 · answer #10 · answered by el.tuco 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋