Aches and signs baby dropped.

Hi everyone. I’m starting to have more frequent aches in the lower muscles leading to my private area. Not sure if they’re Braxton Hicks or not. They’re not very painful, more so uncomfortable. Is this a sign my baby is dropping? I’m almost 38 weeks.

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It’s normal your body is preparing for baby’s birth. The relaxin that releases into your body loosens everything so it’s normal to feel a bit sore as your hips widen. You could be having Braxton hicks but they’re usually painless and you can tell if your belly gets really hard then soft again that’s Braxton Hicks. There’s a lot going on right now to prepare your body for birth if your 38 weeks your baby should be descending downwards the closer you get to baby’s arrival. Best of luck to you 💕

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