Many pregnant friends have this feeling, that is, after they have eaten and drunk enough, they are about to take a good rest, but the little baby in their belly starts to be active, hiccuping one after another. Although the movement amplitude is relatively small, the duration is longer. What is the reason for this? Why does a pregnant woman's fetus burp after meals?
When pregnant women are full, the nutrients they consume are transported to various parts of the body through the blood, and the fetus continuously swallows amniotic fluid in the mother's uterus, causing hiccups. This is normal, pregnant friends don't need to worry, because the fetus exercises its lung breathing strength through hiccups, and when it is delivered from the mother's body, it can quickly adapt to the external environment.
If the fetus hiccups, there will be slight paroxysmal and regular contractions on the pregnant woman's belly. By careful observation, it can be found that these contractions usually last for about 15 minutes and occur 3-5 times a day. This is also a manifestation of the healthy development of the fetus in the belly. Pregnant women can record the number of fetal movements and hiccups on their own.
In fact, hiccups in the pregnant woman's belly are similar to human respiration. In the late stage of pregnancy, around 28 weeks, the frequency of hiccups in the fetus will significantly increase, indicating that the fetal alveoli are also constantly growing in the amniotic fluid. At this time, pregnant women need to strengthen their nutrition in order to ensure the health of themselves and the fetus.
