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Back on Track
Tips for Easing Back Labor
By Kendeyl Johansen
Doctors sometimes try to turn babies in the posterior position around, but it isn't always necessary. "Some babies will deliver in the posterior position (face up) or turn on their own," Dr. Curtis says.
When it's necessary to turn the baby, doctors use a vacuum cup, forceps or their hand. Turning babies can be very successful, but when a baby can't be turned and labor fails to progress, a Cesarean is necessary.
It's difficult to tell in advance if a woman will experience back labor. "Some patients experience back labor every time they are in labor ... but I don't think you can predict it in a patient having their first child," Dr. Curtis says. "Pregnant women who have experienced back labor should prepare for it, and if something helped in a pervious labor, they should try it again."
Finally, women should be aware that not all back pain indicates true back labor. "Lower back pain and pressure is very normal in the later weeks of pregnancy and in labor," Dr. Curtis says. "Many patients will interpret this to be back labor and perhaps become concerned about it unnecessarily."
It is possible to minimize back labor pain. Women should think about using massage, heat or another method listed above to ease back labor pain just in case they experience it. Luckily, labor is temporary, soon replaced by the pleasure of cradling an infant
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