I have a pregnant friend who was feeling little "jumps" in her belly. She asked her doctor what it could be and he told her the baby had hic-ups... I didn't think that was possible since hic-ups have to do with breathing and babys technically dont breathe yet, or do they? I don't know, is it possible for babys to hic-up in when they're sill in their mother's belly?
2006-12-13 07:46:05 · 22 answers · asked by kimG07 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It's very possible. It happens a lot.
2006-12-13 08:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the baby can hic-up. It's pretty funny to watch you see little bulges in the moms belly
2006-12-13 07:52:51 · answer #2 · answered by vanessac2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hic-ups are caused by the diaphragm (the muscle that helps with breathing) having spasms. So it is possible (and happens all the time). It thought to help the baby in-utero strengthen the diaphragm.
2006-12-13 07:52:24 · answer #3 · answered by alimagmel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OH YES. My baby got the hicups all the time and still does now. Hes 5 weeks. When I first felt it I thought I was going to die I was so nervious and scared! Its totaly normal and as time goes on you will love the feeling. It lets you know that the baby is still aliive and moving. Best feeling in the world. Congrats and good luck!
2006-12-13 07:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by BOOTS! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they hiccup all the time infact as your baby grow in you youll be able to tell the difference between hiccups and kicking
they hiccup to excersice there lungs and get them ready for when they are born
its really cool when your baby is born and has hiccups its like a reality check ( you think ...WOW just a few days ago he was hiccuping inside of me)
2006-12-13 08:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by MaeStar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! I felt my baby hicup in my 18th week. At first I thought it was gas but then realized it was the baby. It's kind of comforting when it happens because you know there's a real, live human being growing inside you. Babies who hicup alot inside their mothers tend to continue after they are born. There's no need to worry since it doesn't bother them (although it may bother you).
2006-12-13 07:55:49 · answer #6 · answered by itgirly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 21:19:58 · answer #7 · answered by ramayo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally the hiccups, had all 3 of my children hiccuping in my belly. It does get to be quite annoying!!
2006-12-13 08:46:03 · answer #8 · answered by helpmeplease 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes babies do get the hic- ups while still in the belly. They also suck their thumbs, sleep and wake and pass urine.
2006-12-13 07:51:24 · answer #9 · answered by Curious J. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, mine had hic ups all the time when i was pregnant with her, its a really cool feeling too.
2006-12-13 13:00:01 · answer #10 · answered by Tessa and Trinity's Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very common. My son did it all the time. At first, it freaked me out, but my doctor told me it was just hiccups, then it was just funny! Nothing to worry about!
2006-12-13 09:17:34 · answer #11 · answered by edkolover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋