I've been getting these, I assumed it was my body preparing for the birth or he was trying to engage.
I as well! The cramps are not that strong to me because they feel like period cramps but they go away after 30 seconds so they don't last for too long. I am also 33 weeks and these are just false labor pains so I'm good unless they become stronger then I would go to the hospital.
I have had them lots with this pregnancy as well, and nothing with my first 2. My dr told me that he only way I should worry about them, is if you have them consistently. Like more than 4 an hour.
I'm 34 weeks and I've been getting cramps and lots of pressure I'm guessing there just the Braxton hicks. They are kinda painful to. I never had them with my older 2 and I didn't dilate much, maybe this is a sign ill dilate farther.
They sound like Braxton hicks. To minimize them, make sure you stay hydrated and when you start getting a cramp or pain try switching positions, stand up, walk around, etc and this should help stop the pain.
I got those too and it was just because I was dialating