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Hiccups are repetitive contractions of the diaphragm. They are a normal occurrence in infants and newborns, and are not usually a medical concern.<ref name="rf1">https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003068.htm</ref> Most episodes of hiccups in infants are caused by overfeeding or occur when a baby swallows too much air. Infants are generally not bothered by hiccups, but if you are concerned that an infant is uncomfortable, you can relieve his or her hiccups by adjusting feeding patterns and being attentive to possible causes. | Hiccups are repetitive contractions of the diaphragm. They are a normal occurrence in infants and newborns, and are not usually a medical concern.<ref name="rf1">https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003068.htm</ref> Most episodes of hiccups in infants are caused by overfeeding or occur when a baby swallows too much air. Infants are generally not bothered by hiccups, but if you are concerned that an infant is uncomfortable, you can relieve his or her hiccups by adjusting feeding patterns and being attentive to possible causes. | ||
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===Pausing a Feeding=== | ===Pausing a Feeding=== | ||
