What is the fetus doing when the belly is hard?

Many pregnant women will find that their bulging bellies become hard, and they worry about what the fetus is doing or if there are any problems with its development. In fact, there are many reasons for this kind of situation, such as signs of premature birth, uterine contractions, infection, etc. These situations are all possible to be discovered, so pregnant women should conduct prenatal examinations or consult a regular doctor in time when they find any discomfort, find out the specific reasons and then solve them. If it is a premature birth, relevant delivery measures should be taken and medical treatment should be sought for delivery.

Why is the pregnant woman's belly hard?

Premature birth : When a pregnant mother is experiencing premature birth, her stomach will become hard. This is for pregnant mothers who are less than 37 weeks pregnant. At this time, expectant mothers may find that they are experiencing uterine contractions, with tightness, hardness and abdominal pain in the lower abdomen being the specific manifestations. If the expectant mother has 2 to 3 uterine contractions every 10 minutes, which last for more than 30 seconds, or has bloody secretions from the vagina, it is a sign of premature birth. At this time, the expectant mother needs to go to the hospital for examination and observation in time. If during the observation process, the cervix shows progressive dilation and the cervix has opened to more than 2 centimeters, premature birth is inevitable.

False labor : False labor is irregular, weak uterine contractions that occur during pregnancy and are almost painless. It occurs frequently mainly at night and disappears by the next morning. This is different from the labor pains before delivery, but some pregnant women who are more sensitive to pain will mistakenly think that they are about to give birth. However, expectant mothers should not take it lightly. If false labor contractions are too frequent or there are other signs of premature birth, they should go to the hospital for examination in time.

Infection: When an expectant mother has an infection, she is more likely to give birth prematurely. During premature birth, the expectant mother's belly will become tight, hard and painful. If the baby moves too frequently in the belly, some expectant mothers will feel tightness and hardness in the lower abdomen.

What to do if a pregnant woman has a hard belly

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.