Mama, sobrang importante, please go to your hospital or birthing center now, or call your OB agad kahit kailan pa yan. Contractions na may pains sa lower area at 38 weeks kailangan talagang i-check ng doctor in person para malaman kung ano talaga ang nangyayari at kung ready na kayo. Hindi ko kayang mag-assess nito online, pero alam mo yan, better safe na, lalo na kaya malapit na ang due date mo. Isang mum friend ko naman nag-experience ng similar, at she went straight to the hospital at nag-check up, at thank God lahat okay. Huwag maghintay pa, mama, ang peace of mind mo mas mahalaga. Let us know how you're doing!