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)
A stepping-stone path is the most informal of paths and looks best when it has as many curves as possible. The outline of the path doesn't have to be precise. If the edges of some stones fall slightly outside the edge of the path, it merely adds to the appeal. Stepping-stones are set individually in sand recesses, each excavated to conform to the shape of the individual stone. The path doesn't require a gravel base, just a 2-inch sand base in the recess dug in the soil.