Labor Advice?

Is there any tips or tricks any of you mommas know for how to tell if you’re in labor or just hurting? I’ve had a few Braxton Hicks contractions but for the most part I don’t feel them so I’m not sure what contractions really feel like anyways if that makes sense? She’s super low as in when I get checked the doctors can feel her...crazy right? So Ive been having a lot of pelvic pain and lower back pain but I’m not sure when it’s time to call it and go to the hospital. Any advice I’m a first time mom I’m due in a week.