So the past 3 days iv had period pains, it started off very irregular, yesterday it became a it more frequent but today since I woke up iv had non stop period aches/pains. Its definitely not Braxton hicks because I'm in pain.

But my belly isn't tightening or hardening when I get these pains so I don't know if it classes as a contraction. I just get back ache and period pains. Iv messaged my midwife ages ago and not had a reply. I'm 37+5 weeks, no leaks of fluid or mucus plug that I'm aware of.

Could this be the start?