I have been having pains 3 mins apart lasting 20-30 secs for the last hour. I have also just had diahorrea and feel a bit sick.

I am hoping it is going to be just bad BHs but it has got me thinking. Should I call the hospital right now and let them know? I don't want to have to go in an be continuously monitored, but seeing that I am only 36+1 I am worried that perhaps I should be?

Is there really much difference between a baby being born at this stage and a baby being born next week at what is considered to be term?

I don't want to do something wrong by my baby if I am actually in labour.