cramps

38 weeks and having really bad period like cramps. i haven't had any cramps my whole pregnancy. i'm having contractions too but they're not painful. normal? or should i call my midwife?

Quoting buzz killington:" 38 weeks and having really bad period like cramps. i haven't had any cramps my whole pregnancy. i'm having contractions too but they're not painful. normal? or should i call my midwife? "

could be braxton hicks?