Braxton Hicks @ 39 weeks

Kells

Yesterday I probably had close to 30 braxton hicks contractions where my belly got really tight, and didn't really hurt. Does anybody know if they have anything to do with actual labor starting? I've been up for an hour and I've had 2 more today already, they're not persistent and don't hurt really, just really tight. I'm hoping I go into labor soon!