Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.
Fetal hiccups often start early in pregnancy, long before you can feel any fetal movement. Hiccups, a reflex action, occur in one in 50 babies, according to Michelle Murray, PhD, RNC in the book, “Antepartal and Intrapartal Fetal monitoring: Third Edition.” Hiccups generally are benign but in very rare cases may indicate fetal problems.
