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Q: Can Back Pain Be a Sign of Labor?

asked by: kezia333 on March 8th, 2007

Experienced User

I was just wondering if back pain could be a sign of labor? Since about an hour ago my lower back has been killing me. It has been aching non stop. It feels so uncomfortable and it aches and feels strained. My front around my pubic bone feels like I am ovulating or getting ready to start my period and I am having little stinging pains in my upper tummy. I was just wondering if this is normal or should I be worried?

Last edited by kezia333 on March 8th, 2007 11:14 PM; edited 2 times in total

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hopefulmjz

replied on March 8th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Yes, I think that's considered back labor (not 100% since I never experienced back labor)
But yes my dear, it's very possible!! Smile

Sunflower_pie81

replied on March 9th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

I was in back labor for 3 days before i started to feel 'real' contractions. It is a pain (almost constant) in your lower back. it almost feels like a dull ache that comes and goes. i didn't know i was really in labor but when i spoke with the nurses they were like how long have you felt this way.....so they said that i had been in labor for a while.

Emma2

replied on March 9th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

i had back pain days before labour. when i was in actual labour the back pain was unbareable.

Eyes Wide Shut

replied on March 9th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

I had pains in both the back and the front.

They started in the back, and made their way around to the front. It was just like severe period cramps.

As you dialate, the contractions become worse. ANd worse.

Honestly, the contractions hurt worse than her coming out. I didn't have a break between contractions.

Sarah

meggan

replied on March 30th, 2007

Experienced User

wow hun yea i had that same feeling for days.. it hurts and you tier easy.. the worst is once labor came full blown that pain turned into a harsher more unbareable pain! but it sound like labor is on the way

meggan

replied on March 30th, 2007

Experienced User

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