Between contractions, the uterus relaxes and the abdomen becomes soft. The way a contraction feels is different for each woman, and may feel different from one pregnancy to the next. But labor contractions usually cause discomfort or a dull ache in your back and lower abdomen, along with pressure in the pelvis.
Definitions for stepping stone. stepping stone(noun) a stone in a marsh or shallow water that can be stepped on in crossing. stepping stone(noun) any means of advancement. the job was just a stepping stone on his way to fame and riches. stepping stone(Noun)
threshold noun (ENTRANCE) âº [ C ] the floor of an entrance to a building or room. C2 [ C usually singular ] the level or point at which you start to experience something, or at which something starts to happen: I have a low/high boredom threshold (= I do/don't feel bored easily).