So my stomach keeps getting hard & tight followed by a little pain below my stomach. Are these contractions?

They’re likely Braxton Hicks contractions if they’re not super painful. Which are fake contractions.

If they're painful, then yes! If not, they're likely just Braxton Hicks but may turn into something more. Good luck!

Keep an eye on it. With my first my contractions weren't painful at all. I only ended up going to the hospital because my water broke soon after.

@jleona I'm gonna time. I'm getting period like cramps.

yes contractions regardless of the pain. If your belly gets tight its a contraction.

i went into labor when my belly was tight for an hour

Yes Braxton-Hicks but if they hurt or you can’t breathe while you have them then they’re real contractions and you have to monitor them