Hi PM

I had a posterior labour and I experienced backache throughout it. The pain was quite bad (on par with contractions) but a wheat pack helped immensely. I didn't get that let up in pain between contractions that they tell you about, and leaning forward on my hands and knees was the only thing that relieved the pain. Apparently you are also unlikely to get the urge to push, which I admit I didn't get.

Although I managed to birth my son without pain relief (had a bit of gas but I was already fully dilated by then so it did nothing) and without forceps/ventouse, I will be doing everything I can to make sure this bub is not posterior, as it is really not the best way to "enjoy" your labout experience. In my case, having a posterior bub is not the end of the world but there are ideas here on bellybelly on how to have your bub turn the other way.