I’m 33+2 today. For the last hour or so, I feel like I’ve been having almost a constant contraction. My whole belly is rock hard, my hips are getting sore, my lower back feels weird... and every so often it feels like mild period cramps. I’ve been taking it pretty easy today, I’ve had plenty of water and I’m just sitting on the couch while this is happening.

How can I tell if it’s labour?? I haven’t lost my mucus plug- does that always happen? I have a midwife appointment on Thursday.

Thanks in advance!!!