Menstrual type cramps

Ash • Mommy to Sterling 10 October 16 Jensen 25 August 19

36weeks and having really uncomfortable menstrual like cramps. My period is obviously not coming but it feels like it. It’s really uncomfortable ache in my pelvis and lower abdomen. I’m rolling around on my yoga ball trying to feel better. Is this my body preparing for labor, Braxton Hicks? I’m used to my Braxton Hicks being painless and just belly tightening that stops me in my tracks this is really uncomfortable and make me want a hot bath. I’ve been having them for days usually bad in the morning and evening. I never had this with my first so this is new to me. Any insight?