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    By Yungblkandfly in October 2018 Birth Club
    Did the baby have a ❤ beat yet? How developed was the kid? Im shocked because she's almost 28!
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      By Livinontulsatime in June 2019 Birth Club
      I'm 30 weeks and with both of my kids, they were getting hiccups by now. This baby hasn't. I've read that hiccups are just part of lung development. Does the fact th the t she isnt having them indicate that her lungs might not be fully developed at birth? Is it cause for concern, or am I overthinki
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      • Baby bump
        By Vivien41901 in July 2019 Birth Club
        I’m 11 weeks pregnant, first kid! and am just curious about when you start too develop a baby bump or when does your stomach start too feel hard if that makes sense.
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