Tightening and hardening of the stomach in the fifth month of pregnancy is considered to be caused by pseudocontractions, and pregnant women are advised to go to the hospital in time to clarify the cause.
Pseudocontractions are characterized by inconsistent frequency, short duration, long intervals and irregularity; the degree of contraction is sometimes strong and sometimes weak; they are not accompanied by shortening of the cervical canal, dilatation of the mouth of the uterus and other cervical morphological changes. Pseudocontractions may be caused by lifting heavy objects, engaging in vigorous exercise, falling or having an impact on the abdomen, nervousness or anxiety.
Tightness and hardness of the stomach in the fifth month of pregnancy may be caused by pseudocontractions, pseudocontractions pregnant women contractions can feel the body of the uterus part of the bulge hardened. Doctors will conduct physical examination, ultrasonography, electronic instrument monitoring, fetal heart monitoring, etc. According to the results of the examination, and combined with clinical symptoms, false contractions can generally be clearly diagnosed.
Pseudocontractions are usually relieved after rest or change of position. Occasional false contractions may have no effect on the mother and baby, but frequent false contractions may increase the chance of difficult labor and may bring other adverse consequences to the mother and baby, false contractions pregnant women can follow the doctor’s advice to apply drugs such as salbutamol for treatment.
If the pregnant woman feels unwell, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to avoid delaying the condition or causing adverse reactions.