26 weeks pregnant belly is not hard when lying down but hard when standing, it may be a normal manifestation, if there is no symptom of abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding you can observe it for the time being. When you are 26 weeks pregnant, your abdominal muscles are in a relaxed state when you are lying down, and your stomach is not hard when you touch it. However, when in the standing position, the abdominal muscles are in a tense state, and there may be a hard feeling when touching the abdomen, this phenomenon is normal. If the pregnant woman does not have symptoms such as abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding and drainage, she can be temporarily observed without excessive worry. If a pregnant woman has a hard stomach in either the standing or lying position, and has abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding or vaginal discharge, she needs to consult a doctor promptly.