Why does my pregnant belly feel hard and tight?

Many female friends will experience a hard and tight stomach when they reach the ninth month of pregnancy. This is most likely caused by false labor, lower limb edema, heartburn, constipation, frequent urination, malposition of the fetus, etc. Pregnant women should distinguish which condition they are in and then actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment to better help themselves solve the problem.

1. Thirty-third Week of Pregnancy

This week, the fetus' skin changes from red to pink and the head circumference increases. The bigger the baby is, the smaller the space in the uterus is. The baby cannot move freely and his movements will be smaller. Basically, the baby's position also changes to head down and buttocks up, preparing for better delivery. Very rarely, mothers may find that their baby's fetal position is abnormal, and they should go to the hospital for help in time.

This week, mothers will feel that false labor contractions are becoming more frequent, up to about 7 times a day, each lasting 1 minute. This is the uterus practicing childbirth, so don't be nervous.

2. Thirty-fourth week of pregnancy

This week the fetus is head down, entering the pelvis. His body bones are strong, but his skull is soft, which makes it easier for him to pass through the birth canal during delivery. Some babies are sitting in the uterus with their heads up at this time. If the expectant mother wants to give birth naturally, she needs to correct the baby's position with the help of a doctor.

Mothers this week should prevent premature birth. They should not walk too far alone or do any strenuous exercises. Many expectant mothers are now starting to feel anxious. When Tao’s mother was nine months pregnant, she was also very worried. She was afraid that the delivery would be painful and that she would not be able to bear it. If you want to reduce anxiety, you must face childbirth squarely and understand the situations you will encounter during childbirth. When you know exactly what to expect, you won't be too nervous.

3. The 35th week of pregnancy

The fetus continues to grow this week and the baby's organs are maturing. If born at this time, the baby's survival rate is 99%.

This week, the mother's uterine wall is very thin, and sometimes you can see the baby's moving hands and feet in the abdomen. The baby has grown well and he really wants to meet his mother. At this time, the mother should talk to the baby more, tell him the difference between the outside world and the womb, and tell him that many people love him and are looking forward to his birth.

4. Thirty-sixth Week of Pregnancy

This week, the fetus' kidneys are fully developed, and the liver can digest some food. The villi and vernix caseosa fall off the fetus's body, and he will swallow these things and pass meconium after birth.

This week, the mother's belly is round and big. After the fetus enters the pelvis, it presses on the bladder, and the expectant mother will always want to go to the toilet. At this time, be careful to prevent constipation.

5. Problems that expectant mothers may encounter during the 9th month of pregnancy:

False labor. Many pregnant women cannot distinguish between uterine contractions and false labor. When it comes to delivery, the contractions are regular, occurring every ten minutes or so, and each one is stronger than the last. False labor occurs several times a day in the late stages of pregnancy, and pregnant women feel their belly become tight and hard. Don't worry if it doesn't affect your life.

Lower limb edema. Generally, pregnant women will have some edema. Just raise your legs slightly when sitting or lying down, and avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time. If the edema is severe, press with your hands and there will be marks left by your fingers. You should see a doctor immediately.

Heartburn. The way to relieve the symptoms is to eat easily digestible food and eat small meals frequently.

Severe constipation. If you unfortunately get constipated, drink more honey water as soon as possible to defecate as soon as possible. If the condition is severe, use a suppository. If your abdomen is swollen and bleeding occurs, see a doctor immediately.

Frequent urination. The uterus presses on the bladder. This is a common problem. Urinate in time and don't hold it.

Placenta falls. At this time, the expectant mother will feel her pelvis dropping and her lower back pain aggravated, so the expectant father should give her more massages.

Malposition of the fetus. Very few mothers will encounter this problem. There are many reasons for malposition of the fetus, such as the fetus having too much space to move around, or the fetus being too fat to turn around. At this time, you should seek help from a doctor. If the baby still cannot be turned, you can consider a caesarean section.

You are 9 months pregnant and will give birth soon. Expectant mothers, read more about childbirth and understand what you may face during childbirth. Go to the hospital for a check-up once a week, ask the doctor about your condition, and consider whether you want a natural birth or a caesarean section. The expectant father should prepare the items needed for delivery, comfort his wife, and try his best to make his wife feel at ease during delivery.