HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does Uterus Hardening During Pregnancy Suggest?

Hi!Dr.i am pregnant of 25 weeks today when i went for the check dr.told that my uterus is hardening and i am able to see the babies movements clearly and she told me to have a scaning done outside &get the reports.and outside when i did scaning i could hear babies heartbeat &babies lip movements so pls let me know whether evrything is normal or not i am tensed pls.reply fast.
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
Hi, I have understood your confusion.

The clinical examination and scan is showing baby healthy is a good sign.

Now is the question is of uterine contractions! Throughout the pregnancy, the uterus is continually contracting and relaxing. We call theses contractions as Braxton Hick's contractions. They are not strong enough to initiate the labour pains. At the peak of such contraction if you gently press the finger on the uterus, you will notice that the finger can indent into the uterine wall. When the contractions are strong enough to initiate the delivery, you cannot indent the figure like this. So please confirm yourself whether the uterine contractions are really that strong. They are usually associated with some amount of pain. If it is impending labour, it may show opening and/or shortening of the outlet of the uterus (cervix).

If they are strong enough to threaten the preterm delivery at 25 weeks only, you have to be on the bed. Please take bed rest. Your doctor might prescribe you some uterine relaxant tablets. May be you may have to be in the hospital for few days - till the painful contractions subside.

I am sure you got proper guidance.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does Uterus Hardening During Pregnancy Suggest?

Hi, I have understood your confusion. The clinical examination and scan is showing baby healthy is a good sign. Now is the question is of uterine contractions! Throughout the pregnancy, the uterus is continually contracting and relaxing. We call theses contractions as Braxton Hick s contractions. They are not strong enough to initiate the labour pains. At the peak of such contraction if you gently press the finger on the uterus, you will notice that the finger can indent into the uterine wall. When the contractions are strong enough to initiate the delivery, you cannot indent the figure like this. So please confirm yourself whether the uterine contractions are really that strong. They are usually associated with some amount of pain. If it is impending labour, it may show opening and/or shortening of the outlet of the uterus (cervix). If they are strong enough to threaten the preterm delivery at 25 weeks only, you have to be on the bed. Please take bed rest. Your doctor might prescribe you some uterine relaxant tablets. May be you may have to be in the hospital for few days - till the painful contractions subside. I am sure you got proper guidance.