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could I be dilating without contractions?

So I had an emergency c-section my first pregnancy, I never went into labor so I don't know what contractions feel like. I'm told if I was having them I would know and I'm just not sure lol but I have been having incredible pain in my groin area and slight pressure when baby moves. I'm 37 weeks tomorrow  and wondering if I could be in inactive labor? Could I be dilating or effacing without  contractions?
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Yeah it hurts to sit and it hurts to close my legs. Not sure what's going on....
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I was at a 2 without feeling any contractions with my first pregnancy. I only had contractions when I went into labor and they were regular 5 min apart starting out. So it's possible.
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