Back Labor: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What You Can Do About It | Episode 51

Back Labor: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What You Can Do About It | Episode 51

From Lo & Behold | Pregnancy, Birth, Motherhood by Lo Mansfield RN, CLC

May 11, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

This episode discusses back labor, its causes, and strategies to manage it effectively during pregnancy and labor.

Back labor is SO real, and if you've ever heard someone say "back labor was horrible" - yeah, that tracks. But here's what I don't want is for you to spiral into fear about it, because knowledge is everything, and today we are getting into all of it. We're talking about what back labor actually is, why it happens (spoiler: it usually comes down to your baby's positioning), and most importantly - what you can actually do about it, both before labor starts and while you're in it. Because feeling prepared? That's the whole point of everything I do. The big thing I want you to walk away with is this: back labor doesn't mean something is going wrong, it doesn't mean you failed, and it does not mean you can't do this. There are real, tangible tools and strategies that can help you manage it and even help your baby rotate into a better position. We are going to talk about all of them today. In this episode, I'm answering: What exactly IS back labor, and how is it different from typical labor? Why does baby's position cause back labor - and what is a "sunny side up" baby? What can I do right now during pregnancy to encourage a better baby position? What actually helps during labor when…

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