new feeling

Megan

I have a dull achey pain in my lower abdomen getting near my pelvic area. it almost feels like a menstrual cramp. could this be braxton hicks? im 26 weeks Wednesday and I didn't experience this with my daughter 8 years ago and had to be induced before I felt any kind of contraction. so I didn't even have braxton hicks. please help. What can I do to alleviate it?