A member asked:

I'm 25 weeks pregnant. i was having sex last night & my belly hardened and felt really tight and stretched out for about 4 minutes. i passed a bowel & it stopped. was this contractions or the baby moving?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Likely: A contraction. It sounds like a braxton hicks contraction, which usually feels hard or tight for a minute or so. The baby pushing out can also feel hard. Either way it is normal.

Answered 2/21/2014

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