Yes, many pregnant women can feel their baby's hiccups.
What do baby hiccups feel like?
Baby hiccups are often described as rhythmic, gentle taps or pulses in the abdomen. They are usually quite different from the baby's other movements, which tend to be more varied and forceful. These little, repetitive movements can be a sign of your baby practicing breathing.
When do babies start hiccupping?
According to our reference, your baby may have started hiccupping late in the first trimester or early in the second, although you wouldn't have felt them that early. It's more common for pregnant women to start noticing baby hiccups later in the pregnancy as the baby grows larger and its movements become more pronounced.
How are baby hiccups confirmed?
- Baby hiccups can be observed on an ultrasound. This is often how they are initially noticed by medical professionals.
- While you may not feel them early on, the movements will be more palpable and identifiable as your pregnancy progresses.
Key takeaways about baby hiccups during pregnancy:
- Common: It's a normal and common occurrence for babies to have hiccups in utero.
- Felt by Many: Many pregnant women can feel these fetal hiccups.
- Observable: They are also observable on ultrasound scans.
- Late First/Early Second Trimester Start: Baby might start hiccupping at this time but are usually felt more later.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Feeling | Rhythmic, gentle taps or pulses in the abdomen |
| Timing | Starts late first or early second trimester, felt more later in pregnancy |
| Confirmation | Ultrasound can confirm them |
| Significance | Normal and common occurrence |
