My Baby Hiccups in the Womb: Is This Normal? Yes, it’s normal for babies to experience hiccups in the womb, and they’re not a cause for concern When they start ❓❓ Hiccups can start as early as 16 weeks into a pregnancy, but you might not feel them until later in the second trimester. How they feel ⁉️ Hiccups feel like a series of small, jerky movements in the belly. They’re different from the baby’s movements or kicks. How long they last ⁉️ Hiccups typically last around three and a half minutes.

Did you know... Baby hiccups have been observed to play a part in baby’s brain development! They could even be considered one of the earliest developmental tools baby develops! That being said- sometimes baby’s hiccups can be a bit worrisome. Often- hiccups are not cause for concern. They don’t bother baby and as I mentioned- they are a developmental tool. That being said- if hiccups are occurring frequently or accompanied by increased fussiness and/or spitting up, there may be a feeding problem