Contractions or Braxton Hicks?

Alicia

I’m 38 weeks and 6 days! I’m not sure if I’m experiencing Braxton Hicks or contractions. I’m timing them and they’re 6-8 minutes apart and last about 1-2 minutes. It definitely does hurt and I’ve seen some discharge with a string of blood in it. A pink/reddish color.

I’ve called my doctor and she told me to just monitor my body but this is my first pregnancy so I’m not sure on what I’m exactly feeling. I’m also using the #2 here and there :/

Any advice?

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