About 1 in 4 or 5 women feels her contractions as a strong backache with or without any abdominal pain. Reasons for this isn't always clear, but may have to do with the position of the baby's head, the shape of the woman's pelvis, or other causes. Here are a few positions, movements and techniques help reduce back pain and may help reposition the baby to that progress improves.
There are several tools in our doula toolbox that can also help during labor. Find more information and positions from this handout!