Managing Back Labor
Thursday January 10, 2008
| My last baby was head down, but the day before she was born, she turned to be head down but facing up, called an occiput posterior presentation. This posterior presentation was very painful during those last few hours of my pregnancy and during my labor. It caused me to have a significant amount of back labor. Back labor can occur in about 25% of all labors. Learn how to recognize it and what to do about it. Including my favorite position to deal with the pain and encourage your baby to move in a different position.
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Comments
Back labor is a blast. I recommend it to everyone
I agree - back labor is not fun. Unfortunately, I had it with all four of my children’s births - which were also epidural-free. The only time I had total relief was when my baby was born. My midwife explained part of the reason some moms experience it is just how we’re individually built - some moms just have a tendency to have baby positioned this way.
Besides counter-pressure, one thing that helps is changing position. A warm shower or bath (if your water hasn’t broken) during labor is great too - if you are allowed. Kneeling and leaning forward was the most help for me - anything help gravity keep the baby’s head away from the lower back. Best wishes!
Lynnae, Those are great suggestions! And the really do help. Thanks for sharing your story.