Ok @dawnrose & @nowmrspost. I see my midwife tomorrow evening so I'll ask then. They're not painful but they're pretty consistent.

I think if they're normal cramps, it's fine. anything more painful could be actual contractions. I don't know from experience tho

my doctor told me the menstrual cramps are helping you dilate or thin.

@nowmrspost and do you know if the cramps are normal too?

prob just BH. I asked my dr if it's considered BH when she presses against and makes it hard and she said yep