Bh or labour??

[uglynakedguy0808]

Hi ladies

After a bit of advice pls. I'm 37+3, second baby and have had tightenings in my abdomen which comes with backache for about 2.5 hours now. Wouldn't describe them as painful, but uncomfortable so assumed BH. But I've been tracking them and I've had about 7/8 an hour. The lower back ache is dull but is there most of the time.

Also started to get my first "lightning crotch" tonight, and been for two bowel movements.

I'm booked for an ELCS and have been told to go in at any sign of labour, but as these haven't been painful I don't want to waste anyone's time if this is just BH! It's worth mentioning I've had BH quite often for the last few weeks, but never been this frequent.

Does this sound like the start of something? Or just BH? Could real labour start with regular, non painful contractions?

If you've been told to go in at any sign of labour then I'd go in & get checked out, let them decide. Can you call them to discuss first? Don't underplay it though in case they fob you off & tell you to keep an eye on it and call back later.
Are you at risk of something serious if you don't have a c section? That would also be a factor in deciding for me too I think.

I mean... I would call. I know you don't want to "waste" anyones time but you really are best to go get checked. Especially with having a elsc booked! They are there for things like this so your definitely not wasting time! Good luck ❤️❤️