Back labor

Back labor occurs during labor and delivery if your baby is positioned in the birth canal with the back of his or her head pressing against your spine. Back labor can cause severe, persistent low back pain.

Current as of: May 1, 2025

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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