23 weeks pregnant hard belly

A hard belly at 23 weeks of pregnancy is caused by the reaction of uterine contractions. Symptoms of false labor often occur in the second trimester. The occurrence of this symptom is irregular and the duration is not smooth. It is normal as long as there is no bleeding. When false labor occurs, we can touch the fetus appropriately and relieve the fetus's activities in the body through communication with the fetus, which can relieve abdominal pain.

At 23 weeks of pregnancy, a pregnant woman's belly may suddenly become hard, which may be caused by false labor during the second trimester of pregnancy. The symptoms of false labor in mid-pregnancy are that the abdomen is always tight and hard. The time of occurrence is irregular and the degree is sometimes strong and sometimes weak. It usually does not last long. As long as there is no severe abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, it is not a problem. When a pregnant mother in week 23 has false labor, she will first feel her stomach getting tighter and harder, as hard as a stone, which will last for a few seconds and then slowly soften. This happens more often at night. If false labor occurs frequently, pregnant women must pay attention to rest, otherwise premature birth is likely to occur.

There are several common causes of uterine contractions:

One is the fetal factor. When the fetus moves more, it will cause uterine contractions, but the intensity is not great.

The second is the factor of pregnant women, such as diarrhea, peritonitis, appendicitis and other diseases;

The third is the external environment. Pregnant women who are overworked, frightened, over-exercise, suffer strong impacts, or have bad living habits (smoking, drinking), or take certain medications can also cause uterine contractions.

The first aspect is beyond the control of pregnant mothers. If the second factor occurs, seek medical attention in time. The third aspect should be avoided as much as possible, and you should pay attention to rest and not go to crowded public places. No matter when and where pregnant mothers find uterine contractions, they must quickly put down what they are doing and find a quiet place to rest. "If you can sit, don't stand; if you can lie down, don't sit." The symptoms will be relieved after resting. If not, you must go to the hospital for medical treatment.

Although there is no harm in pregnant women who occasionally feel false labor in the second trimester at 23 weeks of pregnancy, they should pay attention to the dangers of frequent false labor in the second trimester. Frequent false labor is very bad for the fetus: first, it will affect the blood circulation of the uterus, thereby affecting the nutrient supply of the fetus; second, frequent uterine contractions before the second trimester will cause fetal hypoxia. If it continues, it will lead to premature birth. Therefore, if you feel frequent false labor in the 23rd week of pregnancy, you should pay attention, contact your attending physician in time, and pay attention to rest and seek timely treatment.