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Hiccuping, laughing in the womb- bizarre childbirth stories

Gynaecology is mostly a serious matter. But it also has some humorous and sometimes inexplicable moments. Here's a collection of some strange cases.

Can an unborn baby cry inside the womb? There are records of unborn babies heard crying in the womb. Some have even been heard hiccupping! The most bizarre incident was recorded when an obstetrician was aiding delivery with Obstetric Forceps. The baby started crying loudly while still in the womb. The cries stopped after the baby came out, smiled wryly, before collapsing into a deep slumber.

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