There are so many moments and sensations that we will live throughout the pregnancy that we must comment on them all! Because we know that these are unique months and in them we will notice hiccups of the baby in the womb. Something that is quite curious but today we are going to give it more shape because we will discover what fetal hiccups are and what causes it.
As there is always more talk about the kicks we feel than about this other sensation. Because when noticing it, perhaps we were not always clear about it, but from now on we will leave no doubt. You will discover much more and it will mean that from now on you can be much more attentive so as not to miss it because it is really surprising. Are you ready?
What causes fetal hiccups?
It is said that The main cause of the hiccups of the baby in the womb appears is because its organs are not yet mature enough. As we well know, these will be formed little by little and will follow a stipulated cycle. So while it is not completed, it is the part of the diaphragm that usually contracts and that is where the hiccups originate. More than anything it can be defined as a spasm that causes the diaphragm to contract and expand thanks to breathing. So having said this, we already know that it is something very natural. If we have hiccups for most of our lives, so do our babies and before they go out into the world.
Is it beneficial for the baby to hiccup in the womb?
It must be said that we should not worry in the slightest, quite the opposite. Because a sensation like this makes it a sign of vitality, as many doctors call it, and that everything is going from strength to strength. Sometimes it may last only a few minutes and in others, it can be extended a little longer, but even so it remains totally natural and without any associated contraindication. It's more, it is related to the fact that the lungs are training for when they go outside. Although it is the most important step, do not forget that it is not the only one. Because in this case it is also related to the skills of swallowing or sucking, because both are also really important in the baby's life.
When can you feel the hiccups of our little one
There is also no need to be waiting for when you can feel the hiccups of the baby in the womb. But we will tell you that is much more common in the third trimester. Because it is when the maturation is not complete as we have said but it is already much closer to achieving it. Hence, what we are feeling can be pangs of different types. Sometimes at the end of the second trimester we can already feel something that will remind us of this hiccup. So that they do not pass you by, they will be like a kind of blows or shakes but very soft that have a rhythmic character as well as being quite constant. Surely as soon as you feel them, you will know that there is a difference between a kick and this movement.
Can anything be done to stop the baby from hiccuping in the womb?
It is true that when we have hiccups it is said that it can be stopped if they give us a scare, for example. It is one of the most frequent practices when this happens. But logically, when it comes to fetal hiccups it will not be the same. So no scares or anything we can really do. Well yes, enjoy a moment like that because maybe it won't be repeated too much. It is true that when it is presented to us, in the third trimester it can cause some discomfort or uncertainty because the final stretch is approaching and we will be more anxious than ever. But as we have mentioned there is nothing for you to worry about. So, enjoy it!