Im in my 5th month and sometimes my belly suddenly becomes really tight and hard for a while, then goes back to normal. It feels weird and i dont know if its normal. Anyone else noticed this?
Dont worry beta, a hard belly off and on is common as baby grows. Sit, drink some water and rest, it usually softens. Just be alert if it stays hard with pain, then ring the doctor.
I noticed this too and got a little scared. Someone told me its the muscles tightening and the growing baby. Did others also feel the belly go hard and then soft again randomly?
Later in pregnancy the belly hardens because the uterus tightens, those are practice contractions, totally normal. Also gas and a full bladder can make it feel firm. If hardness comes with pain or is very frequent, tell your doc.
My gynac called these Braxton Hicks, basically the uterus practising for labour, so it goes tight then relaxes. She said its fine unless they become painful, regular and close together, then call. Helped me stop panicking.
