Im around 16 weeks and my belly feels soft most of the time but suddenly goes hard for some minutes then normal again. Is this how it should be? Just curious what others felt.
My doc explained that as pregnancy progresses the belly firms up because of the growing uterus and baby. Occasional hardening is the muscle tightening practice contractions. But if it stays hard with pain or cramps, she said call immediately.
It can be both honestly. Early on it stays soft, later it gets harder as the uterus grows, and sometimes it tightens and goes back to soft. That tightening is usually normal Braxton Hicks.
Dont worry too much, every belly feels different. As long as there is no constant pain or bleeding, soft or hard both can be normal. If something feels really off, just ring your doctor for peace of mind.
