Contractions?

I have been having sharp pains, like awful period cramps on and off today. I am so confused about what *real contractions are*, as some say its at the top of the bump, some say its at the bottom. These feel different to Braxton Hicks as they really bend me in half and often send me for number two (I am usually constipated, not anymore!). They are not regular, but every so often (maybe two every hour?) and last anywhere between 30s to 2mins.

Any thoughts?

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So everyone’s experience with contractions are different i think. Im experiencing completely different contractions this time to my last pregnancy. My first child i barely got Braxton Hicks but when i did they were just sharp shooting pains or light cramping. I knew i was in labour when all the pain was in my lower back and i couldn’t sit straight nor stand, it was agony. Lasted for 60 seconds and they were 2/3 mins apart i also lost my mucus plug beforehand.
Im now nearly 39 weeks with my second baby and im experiencing every contraction feeling everyday i can think off😭 lower back, cramps, stomach tightening, shooting pains down below, muscle pain. Everything. But nothing is close enough for me to say im in labour yet. I would say you will definitely know when your in labour its kinda one of those things where your body just tells you. Xx

They can all be different this is my 4th baby and they have been different every time but trust me when they are proper contractions you know, you can’t talk through them as they take your breath away xxxxx

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