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)
Definition of tread for Students. 1  1 : the action, manner, or sound of stepping or walking. 2  2 : a mark made by a tire rolling over the ground. 3  3 : the part of something (as a shoe or tire) that touches a surface. 4  4 : the part of a step that is stepped on stair treads.