Am I having contractions?

Question

This is the third time I've woke up tonight, about two hours apart each time. It feels like extremely heavy menstrual cramps, but I'm also having back pain? I'm 39+5, but I haven't lost my mucous plug and there is no bloody show - so I'm very skeptical if this is the real thing or if the Braxton Hicks are getting more intense?
Thanks for any help!

Answer

Early labor. Been happening almost 48 hrs for me 🤦🏽‍♀️ they started mild but frequent but yesterday started getting more intense and further apart but still around every 15-20 minutes. I even spent some time in L&D before I decided to come back home. What they told me was drink fluids, take Tylenol/paracetamol and take a bath or get in the shower. They recommended a labor ball.
They said I should go back if they are intense and 3-5 mins apart, waters break, fresh blood or concern about movements.
Good luck!

Answer

I've been having these menstrual cramps and lower back pain but not real contractions these last days and I didn't go into labor yet, but it may be a good sign of something starting! 🤞🏻

Answer

Sounds like contractions. Braxton Hicks shouldn't be painful. Start timing and get your bags ready, congrats ☺️

Am I having contractions?

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