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Father of a 1 yr 3 m old boy1 Year ago

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#asktheexpert My baby is 1 week old and he gets hiccups after breastfeeding even after we hold him upright for 20 mins

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shilpi BhandariMom of 2 children1 Year ago

A. Babies may start hiccuping during feeding because they have excess gas that's irritating their stomach. Propping them upright and gently tapping their backs can help. Slow down feeding. If you notice that your baby always hiccups during feeding, you may be feeding them too quickly.

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