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Can the baby have hiccups in the 32nd week of pregnancy?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 06/26/2024

Yes, a pregnant woman may notice her baby hiccupping inside her womb, which may occur more frequently in the third trimester of gestation.

However, fetal hiccups are a normal part of the baby's development, as these involuntary contractions of the diaphragm serve as training for breathing.

 Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
License: 3435-CV
Embryologist. Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics. License: 3435-CV.