Patient's question:
Patient Age: 24Detailed Condition and Purpose of Consultation: I am 28 weeks pregnant, and recently, for no apparent reason, my abdomen has hardened about ten times a day, lasting only a few seconds before returning to normal. I have noticed that the fetal movements are quite normal.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, hardness in the abdomen during the late stage of pregnancy is false labor contractions, painless contractions. Because the uterus becomes more sensitive as it progresses to the late stage of pregnancy, any stimulation can cause contractions. These contractions are different from those before delivery, as they do not lead to the premature birth of the fetus. However, expectant mothers should still pay attention to these false contractions. When the abdomen becomes hard, stop what you are doing and rest immediately. If false contractions occur while you are on the go, stop walking and continue only after the symptoms subside.