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 Steps. Steps are defined as a support for the foot of a person who is ascending or descending. This means that when a person is walking up or down a stairwell, each time he moves onto the next platform, he moves to the next step. The stairwell is a collection of multiple steps.