Hard belly in 4 months of pregnancy

Because there are a large number of gastrointestinal organs distributed under the human stomach, the stomach of a normal person feels soft. Even though a pregnant woman's belly will gradually grow during pregnancy, the belly of a normal pregnant woman will still feel soft to the touch. The fourth month of pregnancy is considered the mid-term stage of pregnancy, and pregnant women experience more pregnancy symptoms at this time. For example, morning sickness and a bigger belly both occur around the fourth month of pregnancy, but is it normal to have a hard belly at the fourth month of pregnancy?

1. Why does a pregnant woman have a hard belly in the fourth month?

A hard belly during pregnancy usually means uterine contractions. Uterine contraction is the contraction force of the uterus, which refers to the contraction of the smooth muscle of the uterine body. It is paroxysmal, with contractions and pauses alternating repeatedly and is not controlled by the will of the mother. It plays a vital role in childbirth. Only through effective uterine contractions can the fetus continue to descend along the birth canal to complete childbirth.

In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, many pregnant women will feel slight uterine contractions from time to time (that is, they feel a slight distension of the abdomen, but the tightness and pain are not obvious). This kind of uterine contraction is called false uterine contraction. It is irregular, not only with long intervals, but also short duration, and will not cause real delivery.

2. What to do if a pregnant woman's belly becomes hard

The hardening of the abdomen brings discomfort to pregnant mothers, which can be relieved by the following methods:

1. Change your activity or posture. Sometimes walking can relieve your discomfort, and sometimes resting can relieve false labor.

2. Take a hot bath and relax your body.

3. Drink a few glasses of water, as false labor can sometimes be caused by dehydration.

4. Try relaxation exercises or take slow, deep breaths. While this won't stop your false labor, it may help you cope with the uncomfortable feelings.

3. What should pregnant women pay attention to if their belly is hard?

1. Pay attention to the number of false labor contractions;

2. Observe whether there is strong abdominal pain and abdominal prolapse. If there is abdominal pain and it is regular, it may be a threatened abortion and you should seek medical attention in time.

3. Pay more attention to fetal movement in late pregnancy;

4. Get more rest and have a balanced diet;

5. When massaging your belly, don't turn in circles randomly, because the baby may also turn with you, which may easily cause uterine contractions. Remind expectant mothers to massage in one direction and tap the belly gently when communicating with the baby.

This article introduces in detail why the belly is hard when pregnant for four months, and also introduces what to do in this situation and what to pay attention to. If you are a pregnant woman in your fourth month, you must pay special attention to your physical condition. If you find your stomach is hard, you need to find the cause in time and then take active measures to deal with it.