Period type cramps

I'm 38 weeks Tuesday too! Knackered

Braxton hicks maybe?? I get pressure but not really sure what Braxton hicks feel like

No idea what they feel like either! Definitely feels like period pains. Not major just slight cramping as if I was due on.

I’ve had the same yesterday and a few last week. I never had braxton hicks with my first but as they stop after a while I’m just assuming that’s what it is. I’m 38+ 3 today

I'm 37 weeks, been having them occasionally as well (every few days though not multiple times a day), i mentioned it to my midwife and she said it's just everything loosening up and getting ready! I've had increased ligament pain as well so hopefully it's just our bodies getting ready and baby moving down

With my last baby I had period type cramps and backache the day before my contractions started so maybe you are due to go into labour soon? This was at 38 weeks for me too! I also lost my mucus plug the same day x

Nothing today after consistent cramps all day yesterday. Must just be body prepping! It’s so useful to hear from others! X

Braxton Hicks is when your stomach goes tight for a little bit and then releases, period like cramps are different- according to the wives and others I’ve spoken with when I had cramps weeks ago and thought that was what braxton hicks were if that helps! 😊 When I had irregular cramping weeks ago, I was told to be checked out but I was at 26 weeks then, so they were worried it was early labour. I’d imagine now it’s probably just practice as you say but I’m sure you could call triage and they’d be happy to advise/ see you if you’re concerned xx

*midwives not wives 😂