is this normal or should i go to the hospital ?

[samantha9712]

im 31 weeks pregnant with my first , ive ben having braxton hicks that arent really painful until today when i was walking i started to have very painful contractions , and sitting did not help. as a smoker im worried about preterm labour , when i gothomei started to try relaxing but am still having some contractions though not as painful. should i go to the hospital and get checked or does this sound like normal braxton hicks ? ive also had some pelvic pressure but not sure if it means anything

[sehale]

If they happen at regular intervals, you definitely need to go. Also, if you have more than four in one hour it's advised that you see a doctor ASAP.

[msgorgeous]

its better to go and get checked to be on the safe side :) i dont know much about the braxton hicks and regular contractions sorry