Definition: This is a term to refer to labor that is felt more in the back than in the uterus. The most frequent cause of this is the baby's position, usually posterior. Changing positions and doing pelvic rocks will help alleviate the pain and encourage the baby to rotate into a more favorable position.

Also Known As: Posterior presentation of baby during labor.

Related Resources:

Managing Back Labor
Information on what causes back labor and how to deal with back labor including pelvic tilts, lunges and different positions for labor and birth.

Labor Positioning
Helping find the most comfortable position for labor, including helping baby move.

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