What to do if a pregnant woman's belly becomes hard

Some women in the late stages of pregnancy experience a hardening of the stomach. After the stomach becomes hard, many pregnant women are particularly worried that it will seriously affect the health of the fetus in their body, so they want to fully understand what to do if the pregnant woman's stomach becomes hard? The following is a detailed introduction, you can have a comprehensive understanding.

What to do if your stomach becomes hard

The hardening of the abdomen brings discomfort to pregnant mothers, which can be relieved by the following methods:

Change your activity or posture. Sometimes walking can relieve your discomfort, and sometimes resting can relieve false labor. (If these are real labor contractions, they will not stop no matter what you do, but will gradually intensify).

Take a hot bath and relax your body.

Drink several glasses of water, as false labor can sometimes be caused by dehydration.

Try relaxation exercises, or taking slow, deep breaths. While this won't stop your false labor, it may help you cope with the uncomfortable feelings. .

What should I pay attention to when my stomach is hard?

1. Pay attention to the number of false labor contractions;

2. Observe whether there is severe abdominal pain and abdominal prolapse;

3. Pay more attention to fetal movement in late pregnancy;

4. Get more rest and have a balanced diet;

5. When massaging your belly, don't turn in circles randomly, because the baby may also turn with you, which may easily cause uterine contractions. Remind expectant mothers to massage in one direction and tap the belly gently when communicating with the baby.

When should I see a doctor if my stomach feels hard?

The abdomen becomes hard and physiological uterine contractions occur after 20 weeks, which are characterized by irregular, painless, and diffuse abdominal hardening. Many people think it is a threatened miscarriage and they need to protect the fetus, so they become very nervous. In fact, this is not necessary. If the uterine contractions are painful and regular, it may be a threatened miscarriage and you should seek medical attention immediately. If it's just a hard stomach, it's okay. It may be physiological uterine contraction, but pay attention to rest. If rest does not relieve the pain and the pain continues regularly, you should see a doctor.

What should pregnant women do if their stomachs become hard? This article introduces the reasons in detail for many pregnant women. After fully understanding what to do, many pregnant women whose stomachs gradually become hard must pay attention to it and get more rest. If the condition worsens further, you can go to the hospital as soon as possible for a comprehensive examination and treatment.