Is it Braxton Hicks or preterm labour ?

Question

Hi guys. I’m 28 weeks and something days pregnant. 
Since yesterday from 4pm till 1am I was having tightenings every 5 mins lasting 30 secs. Felt I was having bad period pains. Then I woke up this morning and still having them but much less. But have lower back pain. 
What could this be ?

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Did you get checked out ? X

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No I didn’t. They spacing out.

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If I get some more or worse pain. I will I go straight up there.

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Call labor and delivery they will tell u to come in drink lots of water and go in i hope everything is ok

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Braxton Hicks aren’t usually painful, but people class pain differently- depends on the person I suppose ?
You said they’re like BAD period pains and any pain described as bad in pregnancy is worth getting looked at 🤷🏻‍♀️

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drink way more water and call your doctor immediately

Is it Braxton Hicks or preterm labour ?

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