Question
Why do newborns frequently hiccup? Is it because they choked on milk? Could hiccuping be a sign of illness?
Answer
Frequent hiccups in newborns are a common occurrence and typically do not require treatment. The exact cause of hiccups is not yet clear, but it is believed to be due to the underdevelopment of the child’s nervous system, leading to spasms of the diaphragm. Therefore, newborns tend to hiccup more frequently than adults. Although hiccups may cause parents to worry, they do not have any negative effects on newborns. Some places have tried various treatment methods, but from a medical perspective, hiccups in newborns are a physiological phenomenon and usually do not require any treatment.