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When does your stomach start to get hard during pregnancy?
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Second trimester: During pregnancy, your abdomen should be soft unless you are having a contraction. "Braxton-Hicks" contractions start to occur intermittently during the second trimester. You may notice your abdomen is hard a few times a day. If your abd is hard very frequently or constantly, you should see your Doc. Best wishes!
Answered 10/22/2015
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Please clarify: Your stomach never gets hard during pregnancy, Your uterus feels tight for about 30 seconds at a time, about 3 to 5 times an hour around 16 to 20 weeks of pregnancy. Most women do not even feel it. It is called Braxton Hicks contraction.
Answered 11/11/2015
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