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Why is it that im 5 months pregnant and when i stand my tummy is hard and when i lay down its soft? also, why is my lower part of my tummy super soft?
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Common: You tummy is soft when you lay down because the uterus drops back away from the anterior abdominal wall. When you stand, it comes more forward and you can feel it more. The lower part of the uterus is smaller that the top therefore your tummy is much softer. Great question!
Answered 3/10/2015
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