My stomach is very hard when I lie down in the fourth month of pregnancy

In the first three months of pregnancy, which is the early stage of pregnancy, the pregnancy reaction may be severe. However, by the fourth month of pregnancy, this symptom has actually become less and less severe, and the pregnancy reaction of most women has basically subsided. However, some mothers find that their abdomens are hard when they lie down at this time. They don’t know what the reason is and whether they need to go to the hospital for treatment?

1. Why does a pregnant woman's belly become hard in the fourth month?

The hardness of a pregnant woman's belly is usually due to uterine contraction. Uterine contraction refers to the shrinkage rate of the uterus. The contraction of the uterine muscles is a paroxysmal contraction and intermittent alternation. It is not easily controlled by the pregnant woman's will and plays a very important role in childbirth. Only through reasonable uterine contraction can the fetus continue to descend along the birth canal to complete childbirth.

In the middle and late stages of labor, many pregnant women will also feel mild uterine contractions. This type of uterine contraction is called false labor in clinical medicine. It has no periodicity, has a long interval, and lasts for a short time, and will not cause real labor.

2. What should pregnant women do if their stomachs become hard?

A hard abdomen can also cause some discomfort to pregnant women. At this time, everyone should first change their activities or postures. Walking can also relieve the discomfort. In addition, everyone also needs to take a shower, relax their bodies, drink a few glasses of water on a regular basis, because false labor may be caused by dehydration, try relaxation exercises or take slow, deep breaths, which can also help us get rid of the uncomfortable feeling.

3. What should pregnant women pay attention to when their stomachs become hard?

After the stomach becomes hard, the first thing to do is to observe the frequency of false labor contractions, whether there is obvious abdominal pain, or a falling abdomen. If it is accompanied by abdominal pain and is regular, it is likely to be a threatened miscarriage. In the late pregnancy, we must also pay attention to fetal movements, make sure to get enough rest, and ensure that nutrition is balanced. When massaging the abdomen, do not circle casually, because the baby may also follow the circles, which will cause uterine contractions.

The main reason why your stomach becomes hard when you lie down during the fourth month of pregnancy is uterine contraction, but the contractions at this time are generally false contractions and are irregular. When this kind of uterine contraction occurs, everyone should ensure sufficient rest and take deep breaths slowly, which can also solve the uncomfortable symptoms. In addition, if you find that your uterus contracts more regularly, it may be that you are about to have a miscarriage, and you must go to the hospital.