A pregnant woman’s stomach suddenly hardening may be caused by fetal movement, false contractions, precursors to labor and other reasons.
1. Fetal movement: usually may be by the fetus in the mother’s body small arms and legs impact on the abdominal wall, stimulate the uterine wall and thus lead to uterine contractions, specifically manifested as a sudden hard piece of the stomach, usually the position will often change.
2. False contractions: usually after the middle of pregnancy, with the growth and development of the fetus, the uterus will also increase, the sensitivity of the uterine myometrium will also increase, the uterus will appear to contract, usually manifested as a sudden hard piece of the stomach. Usually the interval is relatively long and the duration is relatively short, which can be manifested as false contractions.
3. Pre-delivery: Contractions usually occur before delivery, manifesting as a sudden hardening of the stomach, which may also be accompanied by a small amount of vaginal bleeding and fluid flow.
Therefore, when pregnant women experience a sudden hardening of the stomach during pregnancy, accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended that they consult a doctor in time to identify the cause of the problem and carry out standardized treatment.