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What can cause a hard belly in the 26th week of pregnancy?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 01/20/2023

In the 26th week of pregnancy, a woman may notice Braxton Hicks contractions. These are contractions that are different from labor contractions and may feel like the belly is getting hard.

To distinguish them from true labor contractions, it is important to know that Braxton Hicks contractions can be uncomfortable, but not painful, are irregular and do not increase in frequency or intensity.

 Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
License: 3435-CV
Embryologist. Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics. License: 3435-CV.