Contractions maybe?

[ashbadash19]

I am 37 weeks and 4 days and I have been getting menstrual cramps feeling in my stomach and back and tensed feelings in my upper legs, is this labor contractions or Braxton hicks?

[abjenks15]

If they worsen with position change and activity then real labor.

[irene_aczer]

When I was in labor, my contractions were on my upper thighs

[Amina4ae]

Sounds like Braxton hicks. If you relax and drink water, they stop and aren't frequent when timing them, don't stress it! You're body is getting prepared and letting you know time is getting close.