Hey ladies,

I'm a first time mum, currently bang-on 40 weeks, and for the last few days I've been getting intermittent tightening sensations around the top part of my baby bump, along with some period-like cramps and back pains. No other signs or symptoms of "real labour". Last night I felt like a wave going up my tummy until it reached the top with a popping sensation.

The tightenings come first, then the cramps. They don't seem to be getting closer together or more intense at this stage. Am I just experiencing BHs and I'm anxious to have my baby, so I'm overthinking the symptoms, or could this be the warm up before the main event?