Early Labour?

Hi all
First time mum here! I’ve been getting random cramps / period like pains every hour or so today and Braxton hicks have been regular recently. I’ve been feeling abit off but I’ve been putting it down to the heat.
Slightly worried as 35 +1 and down for an elective at 39 weeks.
Should I call up midwife?

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If they are regular and quite painful I would ring just incase. Always best to be certain 🫶wish you the best

If ypure worried, always ring the midwife xx

I had awful cramps the other day that were on and off. I left it and they went away the next day. If they’re really consistent and in a pattern then definitely call triage but I’ve seen a lot of people around the 35 week mark say the same thing. I think it’s our bodies preparing x

I had this two days ago for 48hrs and felt really off and sick etc but by the next day it was gone.
I’ve just turned 36 weeks and seen a lot of others say the same. If it continues and gets worse then maybe just call them xx

Thanks ladies that’s really reassuring

I think it’s the heat getting to me! Hope you all are well

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