Contractions in your back

[CinderToriella]

mine started off as belly contractions and then belly and back contractions at the same time, when things got really going they were just in my back they were the most painful things i have ever felt, what helped me was hot hot water and a hot water bottle
also kneeling over the bed or cushions

back labour pains are very real and ppl think they are only in your belly but its not the case

[Catastrophic]

Another one here that had a back labour... Ouchie! Hot water/head packs... Hope something happens quickly for you :-)

[westy]

Thankyou very much for all of your replies, i am still getting the odd pain in the back but not like it was whe i posted this thread so not sure whats going on....probably just all pre-labour, guess i will just have to ride it out and wait for the big day to arrive (which i feel wont be too far away now).
I said to my DH i think this will be the birth where i do get back pain which i know is going to be painful but at the same time 1out 0f 3 births isnt too bad and at least at the end of it all i will be holding my precious litte one

[lilmisshavachat]

Hi Sweetie..
That's so exciting that you are getting any type of contraction... I really hope that bubs turns for you though and that the back pains eases.. Maybe check out spinning babies website for some tips on getting bubs to turn... All the other suggestions abount being on your hands and knees and leaning forward are all good for this (I have read a fair bit cause my middie thinks I have a high chance of posterior labour due to placenta being at the front) Good luck Hun and hopefully I'm not too far behing...
Dee xoxo

[westy]

Hi Dee, it sure is getting exciting ...i am so ready to meet my little one but i know i have to wait for him/her to be ready to meet me too
Bubby is laying off to the side so his/her back is to the right of my belly, bottom is under my boobs and arms and legs in the middle....the Dr/Midwifes have told me that the position is perfect but i agree that this is probably the cause for the back pains (contractions ).
Wishing you all the very best for the impending birth of your little man Dee, i hope everything goes really well and i can't wait to hear all about it. Take care x

[fi1980]

Sounds like bubs might be posterior. I laboured with a posteriour baby and it hurt like hell! I actually had no idea I was in labour because I felt no pain whatsoever in my belly - just intense back pain that kept coming and going although even when it was 'going' it still hurt like hell! Doctors didn't realise bubs was posterior until she was born (c/s) then the midwife said 'oh no wonder your back was so sore your baby was posterior'

Sounds like the big day is almost here so I wish you all the best for a wonderful birth

[westy]

Sounds like bubs might be posterior. I laboured with a posteriour baby and it hurt like hell! I actually had no idea I was in labour because I felt no pain whatsoever in my belly - just intense back pain that kept coming and going although even when it was 'going' it still hurt like hell! Doctors didn't realise bubs was posterior until she was born (c/s) then the midwife said 'oh no wonder your back was so sore your baby was posterior'

Sounds like the big day is almost here so I wish you all the best for a wonderful birth

Thanks,

Ouch it sure seems to be the case that posterior bubs are te cause for all this back ache.... isn't posterior when bubs is with his/her back against yours (mum's back)?
My bubs isn't or should i say at least wasnt last wednesday when i had an ultrasound at the hospital but maybe things have changed since then ...who knows!! I guess i will find out soon enough Thanks for your well wishes.