This is my third baby, currently 8 weeks.
Since 6 weeks I've been getting a rigid uterus every morning when I wake up. It's completely hard like a contraction and lasts until I get up/walk about, so up to twenty minutes or so. Last night I noticed it happens through the night too. It's not sore but uncomfortable.
I had this throughout both previous pregnancies, but only from about 10 weeks onwards. They are more regular and long lasting this time too.
Has anyone else had these? Did you find a way to ease them, by massaging, heat, stretches, or something?
I've asked two midwives in the past. One didn't know, and the other thought I was probably feeling my full bladder. I am not. I'll probably ask the current midwife too, but not holding out any hope. It's obviously not in the textbook!