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Is Fetal Hiccups Normal?

Posted on Mon, 22 Sep 2014

Question: hello
i am 33 weeks and 2 days pregnant and i m feeling the baby doing a lot of hiccups which last 5 to 7 minutes.
is it normal for baby to do hiccups at this stage of pregnancy ?
does it show any kind of stress to baby?

do i need to get any check ups for baby hiccups?
my baby had two nuchal cords at 31 weeks but at 33 weeks he just had one single loose loop of cord around the neck
thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
FETAL HICCUP IS NORMAL.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query. Followings are my comments:

1) Fetal hiccup is NORMAL physiological phenomena in most cases. It can occur anytime during pregnancy period (prominent in 3rd trimester). You shouldn't be much worried about that.

I suggest you to undergo Fetal Non-Stress Test and biophysical profile to get more detailed picture about fetal well being. It will be more worthwhile.

2) Single loose loop of cord around fetal neck is NOT problematic before starting labor or during delivery of the baby. It can be easily removed.

However, special care (few cases) should be taken by healthcare attendant or nursing staff to avoid asphyxia or respiratory distress at the time of delivery.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and successful motherhood.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (2 minutes later)

what is the ideal baby weight at 33 weeks as my baby weight is 1.91 kgs..is it normal?
what is fetal non stress test?
is it ctg

in ultrasound fetal stress report was normal do i need another test?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
DON'T BE WORRIED. FETAL WEIGHT IS NORMAL.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up query.

1) Your baby weight (1.91 Kg) is absolutely PERFECT at 33 weeks gestational age. Don't be stressed yourself.

2) Yes, CTG is used in Non-Stress Test. If Fetal Stress test is NORMAL, then you have NOTHING to worry. Just enjoy your pregnancy for lovely baby.

Do periodic check up to your doctor for proper assessment and monitoring of fetal well being.

Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (2 hours later)

Thanks

But is CTG different than ultrasound I mean what is the difference between Ctc and ultrasound ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
CTG IS USED FOR NON-STRESS TEST.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for additional query.

CTG (Cardiotocograph) is used to monitor the fetal heart rate during Non-Stress Test procedure and results appear in graph paper which is classified as normal/ abnormal/ atypical.

You have undergone Fetal Stress Test. Non-Stress Test is different procedure than ultrasound Fetal Stress Test. Both tests are informative and conclusive.

Hope, I have answered your query. If you have any other query, you can freely ask me.

Good luck and all the best.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar