Is the abdomen hard if the fetus dies in the womb?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hello, a stillbirth will not cause a hard abdomen. Symptoms of a stillbirth:
1. The baby stops moving, the fetal heartbeat disappears, and the uterus does not continue to grow;
2. The fundus of the uterus and abdominal circumference shrink, and the sensation of breast fullness disappears or reduces;
3. If the stillbirth has been prolonged, the person may experience general fatigue, loss of appetite, and a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen.