Contractions?? Who knows

Amy

I am 41+1 and have had 3 sweeps already. On my last examination I was 3-4cm dilated and babys head is completely engaged.

I've woken up and have been having pains l but I'm not sure if they are the start if contractions or just random period like pains.

They are fairly intense, not overly painful yet but do make me stop and take a minute. I was induced at 37+6 with my first born so this is kinda untouched territory for me.

Any advice and help would be appricated 💖