Ayy sayang, with bleeding for a week at 38 weeks plus swelling and lower pain, please go back to the hospital or call your doctor straightaway , don't wait, okay? Better safe than sorry when you're this close to delivery. Contractions normally feel like a tightening band across your belly that comes and goes in waves, but honestly, every mum feels it differently, some say it's like bad period cramps, some say pressure down below. Since your doctor already said it's not contractions, but you're still bleeding and uncomfortable, you really need to get checked again to make sure everything is okay. A few of us mums have had similar situations and the doctors always prefer to see you again rather than guess, better peace of mind for you too! Take care of yourself, yes?