Period pains - 36 weeks ⁉️

[thelma57]

Hi all, this is my first baby and I’ll be 36 weeks tomorrow. On and off over the last few days I’ve had what feels like mild cramps, and they seem to have lasted longer today.
Along with that some sharpe pain but not sure if that’s just normal pelvic pain/lightning crotch!

I’m seeing my midwife on Friday so will ask then, but wondering if anyone has had this be a sign of things happening or if it’s just my body doing its normal stretches at this point?

Braxton Hicks maybe? Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hope everything will be ok though ❤

I had this and gave birth at 41 weeks! It was a long wait!

There's no real way of knowing, sorry.

Thanks both! @whatabeautifulwedding (Love your username btw!) I did think it could be normal, I think I’m already at that stage where I’m noticing everything, it’s gonna be a long few weeks!

I also had another child at 35 weeks so it can go either way 😂
Best of luck when the time comes x

Now almost 38 weeks and defo still very pregnant. However this evening I’m getting strong pains in my vagina and lower back, and pelvis. Like a strong pressure mixed with a shooting pain, on and off for an hour.

Going to call the midwife first this, not sure what’s happening!

How are you getting on OP?

Sounds to me like your body is getting ready for birth but any concerns please just get checked with your midwife for reassurance. I recall similar pains with my pregnancies - not so much period pains but more like ovulation pains. Good luck, hope all goes well

I’m actually getting induced on Monday now due to high BP! Asked the midwife the other day about the pains and she said it’s probably just baby settling into my pelvis 💕😖

Not long to go then - good luck with it all x

good luck for Monday