Why does my stomach feel tight and hard accompanied by fetal movement in the late pregnancy?

Generally speaking, in the later stages of pregnancy, it is normal for pregnant women to have a tight and hard belly. At this time, uterine contractions will occur, and there will be certain symptoms of fetal movement. At this time, you only need to emphasize nourishment, and it will not cause harm to the body. Of course, you must pay attention. If this phenomenon occurs around 39 weeks of pregnancy, and if a small amount of blood flows out of the vagina, this may be a sign of premature birth and you must go to the hospital for examination in time. In daily life, we should also pay attention to keeping warm and not exercise too frequently. Maintain an optimistic and cheerful mood, pay attention to health care in diet, and prepare for the arrival of the baby.

Correctly judging whether it is fetal movement or uterine contraction is beneficial to both you and the fetus, so what is the difference?

1. The range of abdominal distension is different

When the fetus moves, there may be a feeling of distension or tightness in the abdomen, but it should be local.

If the entire abdomen feels bloated and the feeling comes and goes, it is uterine contractions.

2. The speed of occurrence is different

The fetal movement is relatively sudden, one after another, and the pregnant mother generally does not feel any discomfort;

The contractions are slow, the uterus gradually hardens, and the pregnant mother will feel abdominal distension or abdominal pain.

3. Different locations of occurrence

Fetal movements are intermittent, and the location where the fetal movement is felt is consistent with the location where the fetus moves in the uterus, and it changes frequently. Therefore, the sensation of fetal movement can be felt in any part of the uterus and at different times.

If the entire uterus becomes hard, and the pregnant mother feels her abdomen bloating and falling, and sometimes even has the urge to urinate or defecate, then the uterus is contracting.

4. Different ways to relieve discomfort

If the fetus kicks more violently than usual, quickly find a comfortable and quiet place to sit down and comfort him. You can play some light music, sing a lullaby, or hum some songs. Any sound that makes him feel happy or relaxed will relax the fetus. Talking to him, reading to him, or gently rubbing his belly may have the same effect.

To relieve the discomfort caused by false labor, you need to improve your posture or exercise. Sometimes walking can relieve discomfort, sometimes resting can relieve false labor, and sometimes taking a hot bath can help. Although this will not stop the false labor contractions, it can relieve some of the discomfort.

4. What should a pregnant woman pay attention to if her belly becomes hard?

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

2. Observe whether there is strong abdominal pain and abdominal prolapse. If there is abdominal pain and it is regular, it may be a threatened abortion and you should seek medical attention in time.

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. Expectant mothers should massage in one direction and gently tap the belly when communicating with the baby.