[Abstract] In the second trimester, expectant mothers begin to experience tightness and hardness in their lower abdomen. What causes pregnant women to have tight stomachs? What are the mitigation methods? The mother of Mawang netizen Xiaozhuo also encountered this problem in her second trimester. Let’s take a look at her shared experiences and disaster relief experiences:
In my second trimester, I started to occasionally feel a hardening in my belly. I don’t know when it was, I was worried and scared. Could this be the legendary baby\’s hypoxia? Haha, I later learned that this is actually a normal physiological phenomenon of pregnant women, a normal contraction of the uterus, and it is painless. It doesn\’t last long, it\’s short, so don\’t worry about it either.
Here I would like to share with you mothers my understanding of this phenomenon:
What causes abdominal tightness?
1. When the body is cold, kicking the quilt or blowing the air conditioner too much at night will cause the stomach to become hard.
2. There are also some working mothers who are under great pressure at work and not relaxing will cause their stomachs to become hard. Therefore, it is best for pregnant mothers not to engage in jobs that are too stressful, and to change jobs in time to a more relaxed job.
3. Constipation. Constipation can also cause abdominal tightness because the pressure in the abdominal cavity will increase due to the need to strain, and the baby will be very uncomfortable in the belly. If you stay in the toilet for a long time, you can use some Kaisel lotion to relieve it at the appropriate time.
4. Excessive activity or excessive movement. Some mothers suddenly stand up after sitting for a long time. This is not good and can cause bloating. Especially in the third trimester of pregnancy, the amount of exercise should be appropriately reduced, mainly walking. Do not walk too far for too long, and do not climb too many stairs. This will cause the lower abdomen to be tight and hard, and even lead to premature birth.
How to relieve bloating?
1. Don’t be too nervous when your stomach is hard. It is best to sit down or lie down to rest.
2. Working mothers, if your lower abdomen is tight due to work, put down the work at hand and go for a walk outdoors to promote blood circulation, breathe fresh air, and listen to soothing music (Walkman, etc.).
3. If the abdomen is hard and accompanied by pain, you should pay attention. Some mothers with constipation may suffer from stomachaches if they sit in the toilet for too long. At this time, you need to stop immediately, stand up slowly, return to the original position or lie on the bed to rest. If it is not constipation but similar to menstrual pain and bleeding, seek medical attention promptly. Threatened abortion should also be ruled out in early pregnancy and must be paid attention to.
Is your stomach hard or are you having contractions?
Many mothers may still not be able to tell the difference between the two. it\’s actually really easy. Contractions are regular. If each contraction lasts for 1 minute and the interval is within 5 minutes, it is time to give birth. However, a hard tummy is not painful. It should be noted that the duration is less than 1 minute and your stomach will feel hard when you sleep at night.
Clear this upIf you encounter these problems during pregnancy, you can solve them.