Is this Braxton hicks

[Lily189]

Hi everyone I'm 37 weeks with my second baby this last week I've been having what feels like lots of pressure in my bump and bump feels tight is this Braxton hicks I never had this my last pregnancy I was induced at 38 weeks they thought he was massive ended in emergency c section

I've also been having period pains in my lower back hips and stomach
And sometimes when I stand up I feel alot of pressure down below

Is this signs things could be starting just want to know to prepare myself was hoping not to go till after xmas

All advice be great tia

Bump

Hi OP, I'm nearly 41 weeks and had braxton hicks for weeks...my BH sound like your description apart from the period pains sensation...BH shouldn't be painful i don't think, but can be very uncomfortable. Having said that, if they don't get stronger and closer together then maybe it is BH. Perhaps check in with midwife if unsure?