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confused.. contractions?

IM a first time mom so I am confused can someone please explain what I'm feeling? Its a kind of feeling in my lower stomach like if I'm about to start my period I get this SLIGHT PAIN feeling... I'm 37 weeks!
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It's probably Braxton hicks! You'll get them more at the end of your pregnancy! Just your body practicing for labor (: doesn't mean anything specific. I had those practice contractions since like 13-14 weeks. They actually start at 6 weeks for most women but usually women don't feel them until late second to third trimester!
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They come once in a while during the day it comes and goes.. it will last about 15 mins and just leave and come back later in the day. Last week my doctor told me my cervix is closed so I shouldn't be expecting this baby soon right?
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Do they come and go? And if so are they consistently coming with a certain time in between them? It could be early labor or just Braxton hicks
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