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)
Stepping stones must represent one of the earliest forms of paving used by mankind. The evolution of this type of elementary surfacing is fairly obvious: Early human is en route back to the cave with tonight's steak dinner thrown over shoulder and is confronted by a muddy surface.