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)
tread (noun) the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground. Synonyms: pace, stride. tread (verb) structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step. Synonyms: pace, stride. step, tread (verb) put down or press the foot, place the foot For fools rush in where angels fear to tread; step on the brake Synonyms: maltreat, step, tread, pace, abuse, trample, mistreat, ill-use, ill-treat. tread, trample (verb) tread or stomp heavily or roughly The soldiers trampled across the fields Synonyms: tramp down, tread, step, tread down, trample. tread (verb) crush as if by treading on tread grapes to make wine Synonyms: step, trample. tread (verb) brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center. Synonyms: step, trample. tread (verb)