Is this back labor?

Question

My back hurts from my tail bone almost all the way up to my bra line. My hips are realy sore and I am having Braxton hicks contractions. I am 36 weeks pregnant and I am home alone( my husband works the nightshift) How do I know if it is back labor?

I really just think it is a "pain in the @ss"

the contractions are about 15 to 20 min apart and only last 10 to 25 sec. they don't hurt. It hurts more when they stop because the baby kicks really hard

Answer 1

It might be. With my first I only had back labor, No pain whatsoever in the front, but the pain i felt in my back was only the lower middle of my back. This went on and off for about 15 hours before it got to the point where I really couldnt handle it so I went to the hospital and they had to break my water for me to dialate. Then my son was born within a couple of hours. I would say as long as they are far apart dont worry about it for a while because especially if it's your first this may go on for a long while before anything progresses. And personally I'm really glad I didnt go to the hospital and have them admit me right away only to end up sitting there for 15 hours. I was much more comfortable at home.

Answer 2

Are you sure the contractions you're having are Braxton Hicks? Time them, how far apart, how long they last, and that will be a good indicator. I went into labor when my son was turned, i.e, back labor and the docs had me get on my hands and knees and gently rock back and forth to try to get the baby to move, which he did. You could be experiencing something similar, your baby turning in a now very cramped space.It hurts like hell. Do what you can to get comfy, keep a close eye on contractions, even if you think they're just Braxton Hicks. I'd call someone close to you, at least let someone know what's going on in case anything happens, and if your doc has an after hours line, it wouldn't hurt to call it. Good luck.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Back labor is the worst I have had it 4 times it sounds like that is what you are in for but you will know when it is real because the pain will shoot around to the front you should probably have a friend or family member with you or you at their place just incase.Goodluck and congrats

Answer 5

They only way I could "try" and relive back labor was to position myself on all fours. :P

Time your BH contractions to see if they're coming at regular times. If they are, call your on call nurse line (OB's office) for info. If anything they can give you tips on what to do or look for.

Answer 6

i've been having the same i am 37 weeks pregnant. this hsa been going on for four days now.. todya have had some bloody tisuse come out and some period cramping. i dont kno if that means this is my mucus plug and im any closer, so i dont know if that means that its back labor or not... sucks doesnt it?

Answer 7

Call the doctor and go to the hospital now! You could be experiencing premature labor. Some babies are not ready at 36 weeks.

Better safe than sorry for your baby, please get checked!

Answer 8

if the pain is so bad that you cannot sit up, it is. I had alllllllll back labor with my son. my mom was in the room kneeding my back the whole time i was in labor. if the pain is soooo horrible that you want to scream, you are in labor!!!

Answer 9

call the doctor that happen to me and i was in labor not everyone feels the labor pains in the smae spot please call your doctor and tell him or her or call the hospital and tell them they'll most likey tell you to come in and you should.. good luck..