Cramps and tightenings at 37 weeks?

Question

So for the past couple hours ive been getting tightenings that feel like Braxton Hicks but more painful and achy (usually they dont hurt) seem to come on every half a hour or so..in between I just have a dull period pain type aching. I'm a ftm so have no idea what early labor feels like compared to just braxtons. Help? Baby is also engaged but I know this doesn't mean much

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I've had this for the last couple of days and I'm 37 weeks. There would be no point going to the hospital until contractions are consistent. They will just send you home good luck xx

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If the pains are low down or anywhere in your abdomen then they are realistically braxton hicks. If your getting more than 10 per hour though then get checked out. Real labour pains start in your back and increase in intensity. Hope this helps x

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Im experiencing. The same thing light cramps or that feeling.when.you know period should be here soon ....plus I get braxon hicks every 1hr then I get them every 30min or less but get hard hard and in get white discharge

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I've been having the same!

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I've had this and a weird throbbing sensation down below too while the hicks is happening! Very bizarre but will be keeping a close eye on it xxx

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Sounds like labor...if the intensity increases ir the timing decreases, go to the hospital! Call the labor and delivery nurse at the hospital and they can instruct you too :)

Cramps and tightenings at 37 weeks?

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