Period like crams 34+4 is it normal ?

[LizzeyBenett]

Hi all I'm 34 +4 and am getting period like cramps for the last couple of hours uncomfortable enough that if it was a period I'd use a hot water bottle or maybe take a paracetamol . Baby is moving and active and my tummy doesn't feel like it's getting hard noting else really to report only the cramps , is that what Brixton hicks feels like ? Is it normal ? First time mammy and a bit clueless not sure if I should be concerned ? They are easing off and returning every few minutes .

I’d ring my midwife/maternity care provider or else NHS 111 or equivalent where you are. Likely nothing to worry about, but always better safe than sorry during pregnancy

That sounds a bit like Braxton Hicks but I would ring your midwife or contact maternity services for reassurance. Above suggestion of 111 if you can't get through to them is good

They might ask you how long or if you feel there is any pattern so if you can time them or make a note of how often they're coming that would be useful

A contraction in the early stages of labour for me feels kind of like

Nothing
Huh did I just feel something
Ah yeah definitely
Ow that kinda hurts
Ah easing off
Nothing

So if you're noticing the cramp getting definitely stronger and then going that would be something to mention when you speak to someone too

https://www.pampers.co.uk/pregnancy/giving-birth/article/braxton-hicks-contractions

Phone your midwife or the maternity clinics lovely x

Are they returning at regular intervals, or random? Random would indicate Braxton hicks, regular could be premature labour.

Based it your description it's definitely worth a call just to be sure

Hey OP when did you eventually give birth after this? Xxx