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Q: I’ve heard that babies who hiccup a lot in utero may be sensitive to certain foods. Can fetal hiccups help a mother figure out what foods might be causing a baby’s colic. Is there medical truth to this?
A: Hiccups are a poorly understood reflex involved with diaphragm stimulation and intestinal function. Since your baby is not using his intestinal tract for nutrition yet, your diet is not likely to be a factor.
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