i have persistant hiccups please help?!

i was watching greys anatomy for the first time today so please dotn think im one of those watch tv panic people.. the lady they spoke of on the show had persistant hiccups went to the hospital turns out she was sick.. and she died b ecause t hey didnt know in time.. i ahve had VERY persistant hiccups ever since i was pregant with my daughter almsot 2 years ago.. so ever since then i get them constantly.. i dont want to go the doctor and look like an idiot can someone tell me if this is serious maybe a doctor?? a nurse?? anyone that knows anything for sure or at least pretty sure???? should i go in can it or is it something that can be serious sometimes i cant make them go away sometiems i can but i dont remember if i have everhad them this much butmy husband complains about how annoying it is how often ihave them and for how long sometiems its 5 mins sometimes its 15-20!! please help me.. please tell me if i should go get checked out for this!! i remember them being constant throughout my pregnancy but now its just often.. if theres really any difference.. thank you..