Am i in labour?

Question

Am 38 week 3 days now. I am having period like cramps and stomach ache that feels like i need to poop on and off since morning. Have started counting cramps and it’s around 25-30 mins apart lasting 1-2mins. Is this contractions? And am i in labour if so when to head down to hospital? #pleasehelp #firsttimemom #firstbaby

itsallabout_mytwokids · Answer

That might be braxton hicks. During your last few check at 38 weeks they should have inform baby's head engaged and if cervix has already open up. First time baby would be long to dilate and signs of contractions. However if you are cautious do call hospital and check with them. They may ask you to go labour and under observation otherwise they will ask you to monitor and any other pain to call up again.