Wondering about back-to-back baby

The Alchemist · Feb 26th, 2012, 00:10 AM

I read that the MOST ideal position for baby to be in for L&D is Left occiput anterior (LOA).

But I also read that when a woman has back labor, it means the baby is back-to-back to the mother, but is this true all the time?

Any of you have stories of back to back labor and baby's position?

Thanks, girls....I just want to be prepared for anything.

MrsBump1 · Feb 26th, 2012, 00:58 AM

My first turned back to back in the early stages of labour. For me labour was only in my back and it was horrendus. Felt like baby was snapping my spine in two. Remember though thats just MY story it wouldnt be the same for all. She also presented with a brow presentation that ended up landing us with a ecs. I do feel tho that if i hadnt had an epidural i may have had more luck at pushing her out

The Alchemist · Feb 26th, 2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MrsBump1

My first turned back to back in the early stages of labour. For me labour was only in my back and it was horrendus. Felt like baby was snapping my spine in two. Remember though thats just MY story it wouldnt be the same for all. She also presented with a brow presentation that ended up landing us with a ecs. I do feel tho that if i hadnt had an epidural i may have had more luck at pushing her out

When you say she turned back to back, do you mean she stayed that way from that point on? Perhaps that's why you had so much back pain?

joshiesmum · Feb 26th, 2012, 01:33 AM

My baby was back to back when the midwife told me when i was in labour i shit meself!!!! but honestly dont panick i actually found it easier the midwifes tell u best positions to get baby turn. my back aches after tho to be honest. good luck xxx

arj · Feb 26th, 2012, 01:59 AM

my ds was posterior (back to back) from about 35 weeks, I had back ache then but laboured all in my tummy just like i did with LOA DD. My friend however had a LOA baby with all her pain in the back!

ems · Feb 26th, 2012, 02:23 AM

My daughter was back to back during labour. My pain was in my back too, felt like alot of pressure. This babe is laying the same way at the moment too!

MommyLoo · Feb 26th, 2012, 02:47 AM

My DS was back to back and i had a 45 hour labour (well, from 1st contraction until he was born although contractions were full on for the full 45 hours).

Contractions started in my back and made its way around to my tummy... horrendous.. couldnt bare to sit or lie down so i had to stand the whole time, that is until i asked for epidural then i managed to get a little rest.

LO is currently not back to back and i have 5 weeks to go so fingers crossed she stays that way xx

Victoriaaa · Feb 26th, 2012, 04:38 AM

My little ones back to back.. im doing everything i can to get him to turn to try and avoid it in labour, but if it happens it happens.. it is do able.

emsie_123 · Feb 26th, 2012, 04:53 AM

My little girl turned back to back around week 40 which gave me loads of lower pack pains. The pushing stage wasnt painful but the pree labour contractions were terrible.

Thing is, you can bounch your ball and scrub your floors on all fours and do everything to "turn" the baby into right position BUT the baby can just as well turn just before delivery, either way.

Best thing is just to relax and deal with the issue when it comes. I dont remember having any pains in my back during delivery after a shoot of diamorphine.

babyblog · Feb 26th, 2012, 09:22 AM

I hada back to back baby, won't lie- the pain was horrendous and I dint cope well. Nor did baby who had to be delivered by EMCS in the end.

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The Alchemist Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,821	Wondering about back-to-back baby I read that the MOST ideal position for baby to be in for L&D is Left occiput anterior (LOA). But I also read that when a woman has back labor, it means the baby is back-to-back to the mother, but is this true all the time? Any of you have stories of back to back labor and baby's position? Thanks, girls....I just want to be prepared for anything.

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Feb 26th, 2012, 00:58 AM	#2
MrsBump1 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 525	My first turned back to back in the early stages of labour. For me labour was only in my back and it was horrendus. Felt like baby was snapping my spine in two. Remember though thats just MY story it wouldnt be the same for all. She also presented with a brow presentation that ended up landing us with a ecs. I do feel tho that if i hadnt had an epidural i may have had more luck at pushing her out

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Feb 26th, 2012, 01:33 AM	#4
joshiesmum Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: stoke on trent Posts: 195	My baby was back to back when the midwife told me when i was in labour i shit meself!!!! but honestly dont panick i actually found it easier the midwifes tell u best positions to get baby turn. my back aches after tho to be honest. good luck xxx

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Feb 26th, 2012, 01:59 AM	#5
arj Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Down Under Posts: 4,436	my ds was posterior (back to back) from about 35 weeks, I had back ache then but laboured all in my tummy just like i did with LOA DD. My friend however had a LOA baby with all her pain in the back!

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Feb 26th, 2012, 02:23 AM	#6
ems Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 1,141	My daughter was back to back during labour. My pain was in my back too, felt like alot of pressure. This babe is laying the same way at the moment too!

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Feb 26th, 2012, 02:47 AM	#7
MommyLoo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 162	My DS was back to back and i had a 45 hour labour (well, from 1st contraction until he was born although contractions were full on for the full 45 hours). Contractions started in my back and made its way around to my tummy... horrendous.. couldnt bare to sit or lie down so i had to stand the whole time, that is until i asked for epidural then i managed to get a little rest. LO is currently not back to back and i have 5 weeks to go so fingers crossed she stays that way xx

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Feb 26th, 2012, 04:38 AM	#8
Victoriaaa Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 385	My little ones back to back.. im doing everything i can to get him to turn to try and avoid it in labour, but if it happens it happens.. it is do able.

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Feb 26th, 2012, 04:53 AM	#9
emsie_123 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,490	My little girl turned back to back around week 40 which gave me loads of lower pack pains. The pushing stage wasnt painful but the pree labour contractions were terrible. Thing is, you can bounch your ball and scrub your floors on all fours and do everything to "turn" the baby into right position BUT the baby can just as well turn just before delivery, either way. Best thing is just to relax and deal with the issue when it comes. I dont remember having any pains in my back during delivery after a shoot of diamorphine.

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Feb 26th, 2012, 09:22 AM	#10
babyblog Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,092	I hada back to back baby, won't lie- the pain was horrendous and I dint cope well. Nor did baby who had to be delivered by EMCS in the end.

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