Period like pains

I’m 35 weeks tomorrow and having dull period like cramps in my lower belly and slightly in my lower back. Has anyone else had this? I’m wondering if it’s just general pregnancy stretching muscles etc or the start of something.. 😬

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I would ring triage tbh. Sounds like early labour pains but could be something completely different. Better to be safe than sorry!!

Sounds like early labour. Like Amy said, call triage.

Early labour can start a couple weeks before the main event xx

I went into labour at 36 weeks with my first and it felt like period cramps at first, but came in waves rather than a constant feeling. If it is coming in waves like contractions and continuing I’d head to triage. It could also just be braxton hicks, that can feel like period cramps too but that shouldn’t last very long.

I had the same and went in to triage to be monitored last week. They also checked to see if my waters had broken. Was really nice to see the labour ward, hear baby on the ctg and everything turned out to be fine! Really recommend calling just for peace of mind 🩷

If it’s dull and constant it’s mostly like uterus stretching. If it comes in waves then i would ring triage

Thanks all! I called them and they’ve said to take paracetamol and rest and call back in an hour if it’s not any better x

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