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Babies often get hiccups after feeding due to certain eating habits, which generally aid their development but can sometimes cause discomfort. "Hiccups will likely become less frequent when an infant takes larger volumes of feeds, or has started some solids," said Robert Quillin, M.D., a pediatrician and medical director at Pediatrix® Newborn Services of Texas. Babies sometimes hiccup after eating due to acid reflux. "If a baby is uncomfortable with hiccups, particularly after feeding, it may be a sign of reflux, and parents may want to speak to their pediatrician," said Dr. Quillin.
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