Belly feeling hard rock always from 36-37 weeks

[~clover~]

Could it be braxton hicks? Practice contractions?
They should cause no pain. Your belly becomes hard, like a barrel for a few seconds & then release again.
They are quite normal & happen in every woman. Some feel them, some don't. If thats what it is there is no need to think labour is close. They often start as early as 20ish weeks

Not everyone will have mucus or waters as warning before labour. Every body & every labour is different I never got the runs either.

[catherineq]

Thanks bjrose for reply.
I will have OB appointment early next week and I'll ask her. I'll put on hold first until I see some significant pattern, else I don't bother to call the hospital yet.
Maybe it's braxton hicks. It's pretty frequent and baby still move happily in my warm uterus.

[studymum]

It can be the position of the baby, if bubs is laying in the complete anterior position (OA), its back and bum will run straight down the middle of your belly, it gives it a harder feeling when you touch it, when it turns slightly to either side you will get a softer feeling. Check out the belly mapping on the spinning babies website to give you more of a visual.

[Mum2Willie]

Hi..I have been having this as well since Saturday night. My OB yesterday, said as bubs engages causes constant BHs. My bubs did engage over the weekend. Mine are still going (3rd day in a row) and cramping now too. But even if pre-labour can last for weeks! Good luck!!!