Hi, I feel stupid for asking this as Im pregnant with my 3rd baby and should know this but my last baby was 6 years ago and I don't remember having braxton hicks the previous 2 times ( or I've just forgot) I'm 28 weeks and 3 days pregnant and for the past week I've had lower tummy pains which feel like period cramps but they are a constant pain, they come and go but not like contractions, come and go as in I'll have the pain for a few hours then it will settle down but when I'm experiencing the period type cramps they are a constant pain low down in my pelvis instead of contraction type coming and going.
This has been going on for about a week, no bleeding or anything like that but I'm unsure if these are braxton hicks or if I need to get them checked? They aren't getting worse wouldn't say they are painful but they are uncomfortable and hurt a little. I have been doing so so much lately this past week too and wondering if I need to slow down and this is my body's sign of doing to much. I've got my 28 week midwife appointment tomorrow morning so I am going to bring it up then but haven't gone in to get checked over the last few days as didn't want to look silly as I don't think I'm in labor I just have a constant ache. Baby is still very active and moving as usual.
Thanks in advance