Pregnancy lying flat belly hard

Pregnant women with babies should pay attention to everything and make the right choices in terms of diet and rest. The sleeping positions of pregnant women will also be different. Some sleep on their backs; some sleep on their left sides; and some sleep half-lying down. However, it is understood that it is more reasonable for pregnant women to sleep on their left side, which is very beneficial to the heart and the fetus. If your stomach becomes hard while lying down during pregnancy, you must pay more attention. If accompanied by other discomforts, it is best to consult a doctor.

1. Tight and hard abdomen in early pregnancy

In the early stages of pregnancy, although the pregnant woman's abdomen looks flat, there will be occasional pain and local tightness in the abdomen, which will not last long. These are normal reactions in early pregnancy and there is no need to be too nervous.

Reasons for a hard abdomen during early pregnancy:

Early pregnancy reaction abdominal pain. Abdominal pain and discomfort in early pregnancy are often accompanied by vomiting, which is a normal early pregnancy reaction. Pain in the upper abdomen is mostly caused by increased physiological gastric acid secretion in early pregnancy. Occasional cramping in the lower abdomen is related to the enlarged uterus pulling upward on the ligaments that support the uterus. These pains and discomforts will naturally disappear as the early stages of pregnancy pass.

What should I do if my abdomen becomes hard during early pregnancy?

1. Stay in bed and rest more. The fetal condition is too unstable in the early stages of pregnancy. If your abdomen becomes hard and tight, it is recommended not to do strenuous exercise or large movements and to rest more.

2. If your abdomen feels tight, you can often use olive oil to gently rub your stomach to relieve discomfort and prevent stretch marks.

3. Because abdominal pain is diverse, if you have severe and persistent abdominal pain, and bleeding, fever, vaginal discharge, etc., and it is not relieved after rest, you should consider the possibility of ectopic pregnancy or threatened abortion, and you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment.

2. Tight and hard abdomen during the second trimester of pregnancy

In the middle of pregnancy, there will be long-term abdominal pain, hardness and tightness. In most cases, abdominal discomfort is a normal physiological phenomenon. The normal contraction of the uterus is painless and does not last long.

Reasons for a hard abdomen during pregnancy:

1. Pain in the round ligament of the uterus. Persistent dull pain in the lower abdomen without any cause may occur during the 5th to 6th month of pregnancy. This is mostly due to the accelerated growth of the uterus. The round ligaments supporting the uterus also stretch, lengthen, and increase in tension. The uterine wall where the round ligament is attached is pulled, causing pain and abdominal tightness.

2. Pregnant women catch cold. Kicking off the quilt at night or using too much air conditioning can cause a hard stomach.

3. If you insist on going to work during pregnancy, high work pressure and mental tension without relaxation can also cause a hard belly.

4. Constipation during pregnancy can also cause the belly to tighten, because it requires force, which increases the pressure in the abdominal cavity, and the fetus will be very uncomfortable in the belly.

5. Too many activities or too intense movements. Some pregnant women suddenly stand up after sitting for a long time, which can also cause their belly to tighten.

What should I do if my abdomen becomes hard during pregnancy?

1. Pregnant women who insist on going to work should not do work that is too stressful. They should change their positions in time and find some easier work. It is recommended that you stop the work at hand, go for a walk outdoors, promote blood circulation, breathe fresh air, and listen to some soothing music (such as a Walkman).

2. When your belly feels hard, don't be too nervous. It's best to sit down or lie down to rest. Try relaxation exercises, or taking slow, deep breaths.

3. If constipation causes a hard belly accompanied by pain, it is recommended that you stop going to the toilet immediately, stand up slowly, return to your seat or bed to rest.

4. If it is similar to menstrual pain and bleeding, seek medical attention immediately. In the early stages of pregnancy, you should also rule out the possibility of threatened miscarriage and be careful.

5. Take a hot bath and relax your body.

6. Drink a few glasses of water, as false labor can sometimes be caused by dehydration.

3. Tight and hard abdomen in late pregnancy

In the later stages of pregnancy, some expectant mothers experience tightness and hardness in their lower abdomen, and sometimes some pain. This is often due to frequent and irregular uterine contractions, which are mostly caused by false labor.

Reasons for a hard abdomen in late pregnancy:

1. False labor in late pregnancy. Irregular, weaker uterine contractions during late pregnancy, without pain. Its characteristic is that it appears frequently at night and disappears the next morning. This is different from the labor pains in late pregnancy, which are characterized by short, regular, and gradual abdominal pain. It is estimated that about 1/3 of the so-called threatened premature labor cases are not real labor, but false labor.

2. It is possible that labor pains are about to come. If you feel regular hardening of your abdomen near delivery (within 3 weeks before the due date, i.e. entering full-term pregnancy), and this happens repeatedly, it probably means that real labor (delivery) is approaching.

3. There is a possibility of premature birth. This refers to birth before the full 37th week of pregnancy. If a pregnant woman experiences tightness and hardness in the lower abdomen, abdominal pain, 2 to 3 uterine contractions every 10 minutes that last more than 30 seconds, or bloody vaginal discharge, it is a sign of premature labor and she needs to go to the hospital for examination and observation. If the cervix dilates progressively during the observation process and the cervix is ​​dilated to more than 2 cm, premature birth will be inevitable.

4. Frequent fetal movements. When the fetus moves frequently in the abdomen, some pregnant women will also experience tightness, hardness and pain in the lower abdomen.