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38 Weeks Pregnant Stomach Hard But No Pain

If you're in your second or third trimester of pregnancy and you notice that sometimes your pregnant belly gets very hard, feels tight, and even causes mild discomfort, you're probably experiencing Braxton-Hicks contractions.

Can contractions be painless?

For you, early contractions may feel quite painless or mild, or they may feel very strong and intense. The pain you feel can also differ from one pregnancy to the next, so if you've been in labor before you might experience something quite different this time around.

What Do Contractions Feel Like? | Pampers

Does a hard stomach mean labor is near?

Labor pains involve a big muscle contraction all along your abdomen. "There's an uncomfortable tightening in the stomach during labor, where the whole stomach feels hard," Dr. du Treil says. If your tummy hardens every time you're experiencing pain, it's likely a contraction, not gas.

How To Know If You're Having Gas or Contractions | Parents

Does your stomach get really hard before labor?

Contractions: Throughout the second half of your pregnancy you may have noticed your abdomen getting hard, then soft again, or you may feel like the baby is “balling up”. These irregular contractions may increase in frequency and intensity as your due date approaches. They may become very uncomfortable or even painful.

How do I know if I'm in labor? - Premier Care For Women

What does it mean when your stomach gets really hard at the end of pregnancy?

The heaviness and tightening are likely just signs of your baby growing and your uterus taking up more space in your body. At the end of pregnancy, the measurement from your pubic bone to the top of your uterus is around 15 inches. As your uterus expands, it crowds your internal organs.

Why your pregnant belly feels tight and heavy - BabyCenter