when I m trying to burp my bAby. she do hiccups instead of burping. is it ok. is hiccups and burping same.

A. No they are different. Burping does not mean the baby's stomach is full. Burping occurs when the baby has taken air bubbles during feeding. We burp the baby to relieve her from any discomfort. If we do not burp, she will feel full even if she us not actually and may cause spit ups. Burping is not related to baby's stomach full. You have to worry only if the hiccups is too excessive and is interfering baby's sleep or feeding. Otherwise it is very common with new born. Hiccups may occur if ur baby has a reflux and spit up milk after feeds. In that case you can mention it to your pediatrician during the next visit.