Pain in the Back

Many women experience the painful type of labor called back labor. It is thought to be a sign that the baby is Occiput Posterior (your doctor call this OP), which basically means that the baby is face up with the back of his/her head pressing right into mom's lower back. This can cause terrible pain and pressure in mom's back and buttocks area even with an epidural. I have read however that back labor doesn't always mean that the baby is OP. There are several other causes of back labor in women and some techniques that can help ease this pain. Check out this blog to read more about back labor and some things you and your doula can do to ease the pain in your back!

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