Cramping and Braxton hicks

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Im 37 weeks today, due August 10th. I was checked yesterday and 1 cm dilated / 50% effaced. I have been getting a ton of Braxton hicks and cramping but mainly at night. Anyone else experiencing this?

I am a FTM. Do you know if the increase in the contractions and cramping mean labor is coming sooner rather than later?

Thanks!