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 Tightness In Stomach During Pregnancy Indicate?

38bweeks pregnant I still feel like he is very higher up than lower down, really tight up the top. My due date is the 19th oct by my period but apparently 11th by my scans. Which date is usually more accurate ? And the tightness of my belly does this mean I am close ? No pain
Fri, 28 Nov 2014
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
Hello and thank you for visiting our site.

In a pregnancy where the baby feels "higher up" and "tight up to the top" there should be concern about fetal position. Some babies are NOT head down and this is important to know before you go into labor. This is easily sorted out with an ultrasound. Second, the most accurate date is by ultrasound in the first trimester. While we have traditionally dated pregnancies based on your last menstrual period, if an ultrasound in the first trimester disagrees with the LMP by more than 5-7 days, then we go with the ultrasound determined date.

I hope that this helps and good luck!

Dr. Tim
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 Tightness In Stomach During Pregnancy Indicate?

Hello and thank you for visiting our site. In a pregnancy where the baby feels higher up and tight up to the top there should be concern about fetal position. Some babies are NOT head down and this is important to know before you go into labor. This is easily sorted out with an ultrasound. Second, the most accurate date is by ultrasound in the first trimester. While we have traditionally dated pregnancies based on your last menstrual period, if an ultrasound in the first trimester disagrees with the LMP by more than 5-7 days, then we go with the ultrasound determined date. I hope that this helps and good luck! Dr. Tim