Seven months pregnant, the stomach is hard and tight

The tightening and hardening of the abdomen in the seventh month of pregnancy is considered to be false labor. Pay attention to observation. If the symptoms are more frequent, you need to go to the hospital for examination to prevent frequent uterine contractions from causing premature birth. In addition, in the late pregnancy, there will be various body pain or edema, these are all normal pregnancy reactions, don't worry, safety reminder, don't be too tired. It is recommended to release stress in the later stages of pregnancy and not to put too much psychological pressure on yourself. Carry out various routine physical examinations on time to ensure the healthy growth and development of the fetus.

In the seventh month of pregnancy, which is the 28th week, if the abdomen becomes hard or tight at this time, it is usually physiological uterine contraction, which is a normal physiological phenomenon in the middle and late stages of pregnancy. It is mainly manifested as irregular tightness, hardening, and contraction of the lower abdomen, usually without any pain. This feeling is usually irregular, occurring at night and disappearing during the day, without vaginal bleeding, and there is no cervical contraction or cervical dilation. This situation does not require special treatment, and normal counting of fetal movements is enough. It is a physiological phenomenon.

If the feeling of tightness and hardening becomes more and more frequent, each time lasting longer and longer, and is accompanied by lower abdominal pain, that is, a heavy pain like menstrual cramps, accompanied by vaginal bleeding, cervical enlargement and cervical dilation, it is considered to be threatened labor.

If your stomach becomes hard and tight during the seventh month of pregnancy, it may be due to irregular uterine contractions. You need to pay attention to the possibility of premature birth in the fetus. It is recommended to reduce walking, rest in bed, relieve stress, strictly prohibit sexual intercourse, and observe the fetal heartbeat and fetal movement. The diet should be light and mild, avoiding the intake of various stimulants, spicy foods, and foods that increase internal heat. If the symptoms do not improve, you need to go to the hospital for examination. If necessary, you can be hospitalized for pregnancy-preserving treatment and use drugs that inhibit uterine contractions to treat the symptoms.