Can you feel the heartbeat from outside?

[~Kate~]

I would have to say unlikely. It was probably just blood flow. But then again, maybe if bubs was in the very best position then a miracle perhaps. I've never heard of it so maybe someone else can jump on and enlighten us...

[ubba82]

I dont think so, bubs probably had the hiccups!!!

[first_time_mummy]

I dont think so, bubs probably had the hiccups!!!

can they get hiccups?

[DaintreeDream]

I know the feeling that you are referring to, it really does feel like a heartbeat, I felt it from about 20 weeks with DD up until she was born and assumed it was her heartbeat however I read somewhere not long ago that it is not the heartbeat but something else, no matter how hard I try I cannot remember what!, but it did make sense when I read it .

It was definatly not the hiccups, completely different sensation, I felt both things on a daily basis I just never felt by baby kick as my placenta was on the front wall so these other movements was all I had for reassurance.

If I find where I read it or if I remember I will pop back in, maybe it was the bloodflow as Kate said .

[~Kate~]

Bubs can definately get hiccups...such a cool feeling! You'll know it when bubs has it.

[first_time_mummy]

ohok.
Thanks.
Lol, cant wait for bub to have the hiccups....couldnt imagine what it would feel like...lol...
I look forward to it

[amberj]

ugh, hiccups. DS got them everyday, multiple times a day from somewhere about 20 weeks-ish. It was cute the first month. Then it got kind of old. It feels much like when bubs is kicking, but its rythmic- but not nearly as fast as a heartbeat. If your bubs does get hiccups in the womb, they will probably have them when they are born as well. DS was just a really hiccupy baby, inside and outside the womb.

I hope you did feel your bubs heartbeat, that would be very cool.

[first_time_mummy]

It feels much like when bubs is kicking, but its rythmic- but not nearly as fast as a heartbeat..

Ooooohhh, i think i may have felt these hiccups...
I have often wondered why bubs kicks are only one or two, then other times, it could be a constant bubbling feeling....

How long do these hiccups last? I have felt a light pulsating feeling go for about ten consecutive pulses...could this be hiccups? or would they usually last longer than ten or so?

[ubba82]

Yep they sure can get hiccups! They are swallowing amniotic fluid and sometimes they drink it too fast!!

[lauren22]

Yep they sure can get hiccups! They are swallowing amniotic fluid and sometimes they drink it too fast!!

^ that is the cutest thing ever said
look its sounds unlikely but i agree with the other certainly possible bubs could be in prime position.

[first_time_mummy]

... possible bubs could be in prime position.

I hope, that would be so wonderful if we have experienced lil bubs hb together.....