Don't have a hard belly

[JohnsonMommi]

I am 35 weeks preg. and my belly is not hard except where my baby is. the rest of my belly is soft. is this because I have only gained 5 lbs. during pregnacy. Should I be concerned? baby is moving regularly and her heartrate and size is fine. Concerned

[TeddiH]

I agree, I dont think you have anything to worry about. I am 37 weeks and I pretty sure you could fit another baby in my belly! Thats being said, when I was pregnant with my son I was HUGE! I think that he stretched me so bad that now I just have a lot of extra!
When I lay down you can actually see the babys body, the way it is laying because my belly is so mushy!
Sometimes it is, like when Im having BH or when Im standing but thats it.

[jschoch8]

im 38 weeks and my stomach is only "hard" when im having a contraction. i dont think you have anything to worry about.

[amberette]

If you have kept up with your OBGYN appts, and the doctor says the baby is fine....you should have nothing to worry about. The belly being hard completely depends on the weight you were when you conceived. If you were larger, or obese, alot of women don't have the typical hard belly. If you were smaller when you concieved, and the belly isn't hard, than the doctor should be able to advise you on this. Like I said, if the baby is fine (heartbeat, ultrasounds are normal, and normal growth) than you are okay.