My stomach is hard at 8 and a half months of pregnancy?

When a woman is more than eight months pregnant, it is the late stage of pregnancy. At this time, the delivery period is approaching and the changes in the pregnant woman's body are also very obvious. Family members must always pay attention to the physical changes of the pregnant woman in the late stage of pregnancy, because delivery is possible at any time. Especially when the belly becomes hard when the pregnancy is more than eight months, it must be taken seriously. So why does the belly become hard when the pregnancy is 8 and a half months?

Why is my stomach so hard when I am eight months pregnant?

Premature birth: When a pregnant mother is experiencing premature birth, her stomach will become hard. This is for pregnant mothers who are less than 37 weeks pregnant. At this time, expectant mothers may find that they are experiencing uterine contractions, with tightness, hardness and abdominal pain in the lower abdomen being the specific manifestations. If the expectant mother has 2 to 3 uterine contractions every 10 minutes, which last for more than 30 seconds, or has bloody secretions from the vagina, it is a sign of premature birth. At this time, the expectant mother needs to go to the hospital for examination and observation in time. If during the observation process, the cervix shows progressive dilation and the cervix has opened to more than 2 centimeters, premature birth is inevitable.

False labor: False labor is irregular, weak uterine contractions that occur during pregnancy and are almost painless. It occurs frequently mainly at night and disappears by the next morning. This is different from the labor pains before delivery, but some pregnant women who are more sensitive to pain will mistakenly think that they are about to give birth. However, expectant mothers should not take it lightly. If false labor contractions are too frequent or there are other signs of premature birth, they should go to the hospital for examination in time.

Infection: When an expectant mother has an infection, she is more likely to give birth prematurely. During premature birth, the expectant mother's belly will become tight, hard and painful. If the baby moves too frequently in the belly, some expectant mothers will feel tightness and hardness in the lower abdomen.

What should I do if my stomach is hard and uncomfortable during pregnancy?

1. Pay attention to rest. The enlarged belly in the late pregnancy is already a burden for expectant mothers. If you are overworked, it may cause premature birth.

2. If you often have a hard abdomen in the late pregnancy, you can do fetal heart monitoring to observe whether there are irregular uterine contractions. If there are irregular uterine contractions, appropriate treatment should be given.

3. If your abdomen is hard and accompanied by abdominal pain and back pain in the late pregnancy, you should go to the hospital for examination immediately.

4. A hard belly in the late pregnancy is a situation that most pregnant women will encounter. Expectant mothers do not need to worry too much. They should pay attention to rest. If uterine contractions are accompanied by abdominal pain or back pain, they should go to the hospital for treatment.

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

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

7. Don’t accumulate stress. Accumulated stress can easily cause your abdomen to become hard. It is best to relax your body and mind.