Baby Hiccups: What they mean, how they are linked to the brain & how to stop hiccups in babies

Why do infants get hiccups? Are they just nuisance or are they necessary for baby’s brain development? Nathalie Kaufmann, Pregnancy and Birth Consultant and TCM Therapist, and Mathias Ritter, Researcher and Science Geek, give you the answer!
First, they explain the many factors that are thought to cause hiccups in babies. And they also discuss why hiccups are normally not a warning sign, unless they come with other symptoms.
Next, they discuss why hiccups, although annoying, may actually be a good thing because they trigger large brainwaves. In fact, in their video, they explain what these brainwaves do and how they could help your baby learn.
Finally, they also explain how to stop baby’s hiccups in case that is what you still wanna do after watching this video.
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[@nicoletheseeker6139]

Thank you for this. Ive been feeding my baby the same way and she gets hiccups after every feed and i also have a hard time burping. Im going to dry different positions

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Can u talk abut fetus hiccups in mommies womb.. i feel it everyday

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[@anisharathan9377]

Hi. My baby is 6 months old. I started giving him homemade Cerelac. He vomits everytime he eats. What could be the reason?

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Hi there 😘, first of all, please check with a pediatrician if there are medical reasons for that! If there are not, then the problem is most likely related to the spleen. In TCM, the spleen is responsible for extracting energy from food in order to provide all other organs with that energy. If the spleen cannot do it's job, it will affect the whole digestive process. As a result, babies often vomit... Try this treatment twice a day: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4irh2B3d9Skb5Y. This will help "repair" his spleen, in case that's the problem. In addition, try the following treatment twice a day too: in the morning and evening. You can combine it with the first treatment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paS0pXuhdsZ_l6s It will balance baby's digestive system, in case that's where the problem is located... Please let us know how it goes! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

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[@gowthamireddy3154]

Why babies cry when hiccups occur is there any problem

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Hi there 😊, it is probably just baby's way to express their frustration about the hiccups! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Arshm23]

My 2.5month baby hiccup after every feed about one week is it normal

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, as we explain in this video: yes, it is normal! 😊 But as always: if you are concerned about your baby's well-being, please consult a doctor! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

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[@elevenadanza7144]

My baby having hiccups after laughing

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😅 They sometimes do that.... 😅

[@vinayavinaya683]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes my baby also doing like this whenever she laughs... please tell me is there any prbm

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@vinayavinaya683 No! 😅 This has to do with the diaphragm. Let your baby laugh! It's the most adorable thing when they are so little....

[@vinayavinaya683]

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[@submittofit]

Can you speak about infant dyschezia? My baby cries everytime he is trying to have bowel movement and I wonder if this is what he has. He is 5 weeks old and has been going on for a few weeks. He also hiccups but doesn't cry during this much

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Hi there 😘, we would do the following: 1. Have a checkup with a doctor! Let them confirm that there is no underlying medical reason why your baby behaves the way he does. 2. Try this treatment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paS0pXuhdsZ_l6s. It helps balance the baby's digestive system. It is often all that it takes to make him feel better... Maybe it helps your son too? We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Darknesssleeps]

You need to switch formulas or whatever you’re feeding your baby is making them constipated. That’s why

[@submittofit]

@Darknesssleeps he is 18 mons now and passed this stage. It only lasted about 2-3 weeks but it felt like forever! I do not believe it was constipation since he was very regular. According to his pediatrician he was learning how to push and was tensing up and causing himself difficulty

[@carmenwalker3495]

Thank you so much for makingvthis video it was very helpful because my 6month old son just had some hiccups and i didn't know what to do but now after looked at this video now i know what to do for nexts time he get hiccups so again thank you for all the helpful video's ❤❤😊😊

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[@slinkyyy3]

My baby hiccups after every feed lol and especially after i burp her 😂 its like we know sjes done being burped once the hiccups starts

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Hi there 😘, we are very sorry to hear that... ☹️ Unfortunately, there is no way to "reverse" the syndrome because it is basically a problem that happened while your baby was growing in your womb. There are, however, treatments to help your child with their development and growth, including nutritional therapy as well as hormone therapy. However, these are things that your doctor should inform you about because they very much depend on your child's specific case... In addition, there are also lots of therapy forms such as speech therapy and even early development programs to help your child! So, please talk with a pediatrician about these things! Ideally, you look for someone who specializes in treating the silver Russel syndrome... We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

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[@paulinemasha8368]

Am 8months an half pregnant but mybaby have hiccups inside the stomach

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[@anbuarasi7203]

Sir my baby 1 year old he get hiccups for almost 1 hr or more is it normal sir

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, yes, it is! Unfortunately, it happens very often that babies get hiccups that just don't seem to go away... 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@KamranKhan-mb1ws]

My baby is 4 months and when.he is laughing more are try to talk loudly he start hiccups kindly tel me can i consult with Doctor?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, no, please don't worry about that! Babies who get hiccups when they laugh are quite normal. It even happens in some grown-ups! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

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Hi good day You are doing a good job there Pls I have an issue my baby is three month old I put delivered him through CS but we pollute too much what would be the cause and cure

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I'm 22 weeks pregnant and my LFT report is not good so now what can I do for it

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[@BasedZoomer]

My baby had hiccups ALL the time while she was gestating, and still quite often as a newborn, but now at 17 months, I can't remember the last time she had them. All I can remember thinking about the hiccups is that they were adorable ☺ Also I want to say hello 🤗 I watched your channel all the time when I was pregnant with my first baby, and now I have another on the way and look forward to watching and rewatching all your videos! I also recommend your channel at every chance I get!

[@tryphenarose384]

Same! I remember seeing your comments here when I was pregnant with my son. Just gave birth to my daughter a month ago (they are almost a year apart in age, both October babies). She has hiccups aaaaall the time lol. Congrats on your 2nd mama! Having 2 little ones is very fun and quite the blessing. ❤❤❤

[@BasedZoomer]

@@tryphenarose384 Wow, congratulations!! What a blessing ❤ a 1 yr old and a 1 month old are surely quite the pair to have. You get all the cuteness and rambunctiousness of the growing toddler and all the sweet beauty of a newborn. At 1 year apart I can imagine all the adventures they'll get into together in the coming years 🤭 I'm looking forward to having two, my first will be just over 2yrs when the new baby is born.

[@tryphenarose384]

@@BasedZoomer Awe how fun! Yes, in having 2 I've realized how easy newborns are (unless you have a colicky baby I imagine, which I never have). My daughter just sleeps and eats for the most part, while my son is the one I really have to start keeping up with. He just wants to get into everything lol! Hope you have a healthy pregnancy and a safe labor and delivery. God bless you and your little ones dear. 🙏🏻❤️

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Hi there 😊, how wonderful!! First of all: congratulations on getting pregnant again!! 😊 Also, thank you SO MUCH for your wonderful feedback and for watching our videos!! We are very happy to hear that you find our content helpful!! It's the best compliment a channel can get!! 🥰👍 Moreover, thank you for sharing your story with us! I too always found hiccups adorable when our son was still in my womb.... But he also stopped hiccupping as he grew older. And now, he hardly gets them anymore.... 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you, your toddler and the baby who is on the way!! ❤️

[@umuhurayra7377]

I have two weeks old baby 😢and she hiccup every feeding after anyway I understand know thanks.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, well, as we tried to explain in this video, hiccups are normally not a bad thing! That said, try a more upright breastfeeding position! It can be a big help to prevent that baby gets hiccups from swallowing too quickly... We show you such positions in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYPKcnVoqKegjLM We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️