Due Date Calc. D.C. She is a frequent guest expert and spokesperson on national television programs, discussing issues related to children's health. New questions and answers will be added to this page regularly. While Dr. Beard cannot respond to each individual inquiry, we will post answers to the most commonly asked questions here.
Newborns have frequent and sometimes prolonged periods of hiccups.
These episodes are more disturbing to the adults observing the phenomenon than for the infant. If your baby can rest comfortably and does not seem bothered by hiccups, don't panic. Hiccups are normal during infancy. They usually subside and become less frequent over time. The content on these pages is provided as general information only and should not be substituted for the advice of your physician.