Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Baby hiccups are important for your baby's breathing and brain development. (Photo via Getty Images) Babies are adorable, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While hiccups are typically short-lived, they can also be painful, loud and disruptive—especially if they last hours (or more!).

Sierra Pisenti used to get loud hiccups for hours. They disrupted her day, embarrassed her and sounded a bit like burps. The 27-year-old mom tried gulping water, eating a spoonful of sugar and ...