My bump is usually solid, but its just gone quite soft and I can grab the skin. This happened to anyone else?

I'm 34 wks gone today.

My bump is usually solid, but its just gone quite soft and I can grab the skin. This happened to anyone else?
It's probably because baby's head is engaging as he/she gets ready for birthtime (which can be aages before it comes so don't panic). My son engaged at 32 weeks and was 4 days late, but there was a definate 'drop' of the bump, which also made it go a bit softer, as he was more settled into the pelvis, rather than using your abdomen as his little raving room!! It makes eating easier again, and can stop heartburn and indigestion if you have it too. All just signs that it's coming to an end don't worry.


If you feel really concerned just give your midwife a ring or pop for a quick check :)
Reply:Im 31 weeks it could be the baby has his or her back up against your back. When they change positions this happens frequently to me..
Reply:The baby has probably just moved around and is more in your back area or has moved further down getting ready for delivery! bit early though.
Reply:Baby has probably moved into the pelvis and given you a little breathing room and skin stretching room.





As long as you feel the bump move once or twice a day, dont worry.
Reply:with all three of pregnancies mine did that i think it is normal and i think it is hard when the baby is pushed one way and soft when the baby is positioned another right now i am 28 almost 29 weeks and the baby still has decent room to move so mine will go hard to soft through out the day
Reply:The baby has dropped-it happens to us all.You should notice your lower tummy getting really tight instead.It's normal
Reply:the baby moves around making it hard where he is. Sometimes my baby would be on one side and i would be lopsided, lol. The soft area means that he is laying more inside you. As long as baby is moving as usual I would not panic