Why Is The Top Of My Stomach Hard 39 Weeks Pregnant?
You have them because the muscles of your womb tighten and you may notice that your tummy becomes hard for a short period, then softens again. These should not cause pain. If your tummy remains constantly hard or the tightenings become regular and painful, contact your midwife or labour ward for advice.
Do contractions make the top of your stomach hard?
The feeling of a true contraction has been described as a wave. The pain starts low, rises until it peaks, and finally ebbs away. If you touch your abdomen, it feels hard during a contraction.
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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.
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Does bump get harder before labor?
Although your bump "dropping" or descending into your pelvis isn't a predictor of when labour will start, it is a sure sign that your body's getting ready. Your midwife will talk about your baby or your baby's head engaging or being engaged to describe the same thing.
When my bump drops, does this mean I'll soon go into labour?
Why is my pregnant belly hard at the top?
Generally, you expect a hard stomach when you're pregnant. Your hard-feeling stomach is caused by the pressure of your uterus growing and putting pressure on your abdomen. The hardness of your stomach while pregnant can be more pronounced if you eat a low-fiber diet or drink a lot of carbonated beverages.
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