Braxton hicks vs labor contractions?

[mommys_boy23]

Ive never felt braxton hicks before but I'm having really uncomfortable pains, I'm 31wks+6d, its like strong period cramps in my back then travels to the front. I can't tell if my stomach gets harder but my boyfriend says it does. Ive been having them for a little longer than 20mins now nd they come every 2-5 mins. Does this sound like braxton hicks, or should I be worried?

[heatherbean1437]

If they are they shouldn't be coming that frequently more than 4 in an hour is too many drink a ton of water lay down for an hour if they don't let up you should go to labor and delivery so they can stop them and monitor you and the baby

[mommys_boy23]

So they don't sound like braxton hicks?

[heatherbean1437]

Not at only 31 weeks drink some ice water lay on your left side and call labor and delivery

[mommys_boy23]

So I shouldn't walk to see if they get stronger?

[juliejperkins]

If those are your symptoms I would defiantly call L&D triage nurse. They will tell you what to do. In the mean time try drink a ton of water and lay down.