Fetal hiccups sound a bit unbelievable. Yes, the fetus also hiccups when it is in the mother's belly. Pregnant women can feel it like their heart is beating, which is when the fetus hiccups. What should I do if the fetus burps frequently in the mother's womb, and are there any adverse effects? Let's learn about it together below.
Pregnant 37, frequent hiccups in the fetus
Fetal hiccups are actually regular movements of the fetus in the mother's womb, occurring every 2-3 seconds and lasting 2-5 minutes, sometimes lasting 10-20 minutes.
The specific manifestation of fetal hiccups is jumping and jumping, similar to a heartbeat. Expectant mothers will bounce and bounce their hands around the jumping area, which is very regular and different from fetal movement. If mothers feel carefully, they can distinguish the difference between the two. Sometimes the fetus hiccups in the middle of the night, and sometimes it hiccups when it wakes up in the morning. At this time, gently touch him, and after a few minutes, he stops playing. It feels wonderful.
What is the cause of fetal hiccups?
Fetal hiccups are medically referred to as "hiccup". Adults may experience temporary hiccups when exposed to cold stimuli, overeating, eating too quickly, or consuming dry and hard foods.
Starting around 28 weeks of late pregnancy, the fetus will continuously swallow amniotic fluid in the mother's body to exercise lung breathing, and the alveoli will continue to grow in the amniotic fluid. Just like adults eating, constantly swallowing, there is a thick muscular membrane like a hat between the chest and abdominal cavity of the fetus, called the diaphragm, which separates the chest and abdominal cavity. Like other organs in the body, the diaphragm also has nerve distribution and blood supply. When the trigger for hiccups is transmitted to the brain, the brain will issue instructions, causing the diaphragm to contract intermittently and spasmally, resulting in hiccups.
Have you learned from the above introduction whether frequent hiccups at 37 weeks of pregnancy have an impact on the health of the fetus? If you feel any discomfort or abnormality in your body, you should consult a doctor in a timely manner. At 37 weeks, you are approaching the state of labor, so for the health of the fetus, it is necessary to check your body regularly. Strive to ensure that the fetus comes out of the mother's womb on time.
