Back pain during labor is from H-E-Double hockey sticks. I'm not exaggerating and if you've had it, you would agree with me. It's almost unbearable. Please take the time to read and comment!
Pregnancy is so exciting and so full of joy. So, don't let my talking about back pain during labor scare you off. Better yet, let it prepare you on the off chance you experience back labor.
Read and let me know if any of these tips resound with you or if you have any suggestions to help my readers, please comment.
Labor pain is usually felt in the abdomen. Some women may have pain in the lower back, but if it is intense back pain =during labor then most likely it's due to a few common causes.
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The number one reason for back pain during labor is the baby is not in the right position. What does this mean to you? the baby's position is a game-changer as you may already know. If the baby is not head down, many doctors won't consider a vaginal delivery and schedule a cesarean right off the bat.
However, the most common culprit of back pain during labor is when your baby decides to look face up instead of face down. This presentation is called Occiput posterior. You can read about it here: Posterior positions during labor. If you've read some of my posts, then you know this happened to me with my fifth birth. She came out face up and I thought I was dying. I was literally traumatized.
Number 1: If you are not yet in labor. There are some tricks you can do NOW. Please don't wait. Please, because laboring an OP baby is awful.
Related post: Belly Mapping to figure out how your baby is positioned.
Obviously, if there is back pain during labor without back injury or a spinal condition, that tells you something but what are some other indications that may lead your nurse to believe that your baby is in a malposition.
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Just a little Disclaimer: As always, I am just writing my thoughts and what I’ve learned along the way. Although I am in fact a labor and delivery RN, This is not medical advice. You should always seek and follow the advice of your care provider.
This post may contain some affiliate links (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Thank you! Also here is our full privacy page.
Back pain during labor is from H-E-Double hockey sticks. I'm not exaggerating and if you've had it, you would agree with me. It's almost unbearable. Please take the time to read and comment!
Pregnancy is so exciting and so full of joy. So, don't let my talking about back pain during labor scare you off. Better yet, let it prepare you on the off chance you experience back labor.
Read and let me know if any of this tips resound with you or if you have any suggestions to help my readers, please comment.
Labor pain is usually felt in the abdomen. Some women may have pain in lower back, but if it is intense back pain =during labor then most likely it's due to a few common causes.
This post may contain some affiliate links (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Thank you! Also here is our full privacy page.
What can you do about a little stinker who is looking up?
Related post: Belly Mapping to figure out how your baby is positioned.
Number 1: If you are not yet in labor. There are some tricks you can do NOW. Please don't wait. Please, because laboring an OP baby is awful.
Obviously, if there is back pain during labor without back injury or a spinal condition, that tells you something but what are some other indications that may lead your nurse to believe that your baby is in a malposition.
Realted Posts: Preparing for Labor: Check out these 10 incredible products
Related Posts: The six signs of Labor
Just a little Disclaimer: As always, I am just writing my thoughts and what I’ve learned along the way. Although I am in fact a labor and delivery RN, This is not medical advice. You should always seek and follow the advice of your care provider.
This post may contain some affiliate links (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Thank you! Also here is our full privacy page.