Contractions in your back

[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.

[lilmisshavachat]

Hi Westy..
That's so funny because about 6 weeks ago my bub was laying in the same spot.. Off to the right that is.. And my MW said she would prefer him on the left cause when they turn to go down further and engage that they usually turn clockwise which for you would be posterior (mine changed sides so he's now on the left).. So many differing opinions in this whole birth thing isn't there... If you're still getting back pain (assuming bubs hasn't arrived yet) maybe some time on your hands and knees with bum up in the air on a soft surface like you bed for 10 minute stints at a time might help.. Apparently in that position the baby's spine is the heaviest part of their body and it will tend to swing to the lowest lying spot being your front.. You would have to do this on and off throughout the whole day to make a difference now but if he rolled and changed for you labour will be easier and quicker... Thinking of you sweetie...
Dee xoxo

[SammyRo]

DD was in the same position the week before she was born, and ended up being posterior. My MW said they same as Lilmiss's - that they turn clockwise so it seemed she turned and then stopped when she was posterior instead of keeping going to the front. I did get a lot of back pain, but TBH, because it was my first, I didn't realise it wasn't normal IYKWIM, so can't quite remember how the pain was. I do remember it hurt alot!! But I did manage it without drugs and assistance, and DD didn't turn at any point, so it can be done if thats what you want. Also, my labour started and contractions were really inconsistent and took about 15 hours after my waters broke for anything real to happen. If its not labour, but pre-labour, maybe see if you can take some panadiol forte.

[Visitor7]

Just had another thought, I remember with DD2 towards the end of my labour the midwife tried to get me to lay on my left side to see if bub would turn. It wasn't going to happen though as I was too far along and I needed to be upright. Just a thought though.