I've been having painful contractions for 24+ hours. Finally, when they were occurring every 3 minutes for over an hour, I called the after-hours number and spoke to a nurse. She advised me to get to L&D quick.
After monitoring the baby for a bit, both a Dr and a nurse did a cervical check and... NOTHING! No dilation, whatsoever. They sent me home.
All I want to do is sleep, but the pain in my lower back is so f*'$&g intense. I'm trying everything that dr google recommends for back labor, but so far no luck.
DH is starting a new job this morning so I already feel bad for keeping him up most the night. No real point to this, other than to complain.. Anyone want to commiserate with me?? Any additional tips for surviving back labor?
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Look up rezobo sifting on the spinning babies website. You need someone to help you do it, but my doula said she recommends this for women with posterior babies like yours and has had many babies turn anterior, even in labor. I think they have other suggestions for posterior babies there too.
Also, avoid reclining and keep your belly forward as much as possible.
Good luck! You're almost there.
I hope you find some relief because I know how bad it is
That said, cat cows and yoga/birth balls are awesome. I spend a lot of time on my knees with my arms hugging the ball, it helps my back and opens up my pelvis.