Im around 24 weeks and sometimes my whole tummy suddenly feels very tight and hard for a few minutes then goes back to normal. It doesnt pain much but it makes me a little anxious. Is this normal at this stage?
Usually its harmless tightening, but I learnt to watch out. If it becomes regular and painful before your due time, please call the doctor. Better to check than to ignore.
My gynac explained the firmness is mostly the growing uterus and Braxton Hicks contractions in later weeks. She said if they become regular, painful or come with bleeding, then call her. Otherwise occasional hardening is normal.
As the uterus grows the belly naturally feels firm, especially later on. Sometimes its also practice contractions, the Braxton Hicks ones. They come and go and are usually nothing to worry about.
Mine gets tight sometimes and I freak out a little. Does anyone else feel it harden randomly? My doctor said its normal tightening but I still get anxious.
