Is the hardness in the upper abdomen a uterine contraction?

Most pregnant women should not panic when they experience uterine contractions, because for normal women, uterine contractions are a normal physiological phenomenon unless they are particularly severe. However, when a woman has severe uterine contractions and is accompanied by bleeding, it must be taken seriously, because this may be a sign of threatened miscarriage. The symptoms of uterine contractions are also different. Is a hard upper abdomen of a pregnant woman a uterine contraction?

Is my stomach tight and hard due to uterine contractions?

It's not necessarily uterine contractions. Irregular uterine contractions can occur in the last few months of pregnancy, especially in the last few weeks. After the fetal movement, as long as you put your hands on your abdomen, you will feel your abdomen hardening from time to time. This kind of uterine contraction is irregular, non-cyclical, and painless. By the due date, only painful uterine contractions are the precursor to labor. Some women feel the pain of the initial contractions in the abdomen, while others feel it in the waist. Don't be nervous and be scared by the contractions. In fact, if the contractions are not strong, you may not feel them or they may be the same as the lower abdominal pain during menstruation. The intensity of pain also varies from person to person. After a while, the pain gradually intensified, the intervals between attacks shortened, and the pain duration prolonged. The contractions come like waves, with waves of pain spreading to the lower abdomen, or there may be lower back pain and a feeling of defecation. This type of contraction is in preparation for the birth of the baby.

What should pregnant women pay attention to when their belly is hard?

Pay attention to the number of false labor contractions; observe whether it is accompanied by stronger abdominal pain and abdominal prolapse. If it is accompanied by abdominal pain and it is regular, it may also be a sign of labor; pay more attention to fetal movements in the late pregnancy; get more rest and have a balanced nutrition; when stroking your belly, do not turn in circles at will, because the baby may also turn with it, which can easily cause contractions. Remind expectant mothers to massage in one direction and tap the belly gently when communicating with the baby.

The above is the information you can find about whether a tight and hard belly is due to uterine contractions. This information can help pregnant mothers to better understand their physical condition and help them give birth to a healthy baby. However, I would like to remind everyone here that if conditions permit, they can be admitted to the hospital and wait.