Normal fetal position (occiput anterior);<unk> r may occur if the fetus faces the opposite direction (occiput posterior).<unk>  can be painful. Relief may be sought by trying to find a comfortable position or using a birth ball.<unk>  (less commonly called posterior labor) is a term referring to sensations of pain or discomfort that occur in the lower<unk> , just above the tailbone, to a mother during childbirth.<unk>  may be noted when the baby is face up in the birth canal (occiput posterior), and not face down, so that the<unk>  of the baby's skull (occiput) is pushed against the mother's sacrum. However<unk>  can also occur when the baby is in a different position. The discomfort is often noted to be intensely painful, and may not completely abate between contractions. Whether<unk>  will occur cannot be predicted. Reports of how many mothers experience<unk>  vary, though estimates in the range of 30% are common. Actions that have been suggested to ameliorate<unk>  include physical activity, changing positions,<unk>  rubbing, water massage, application of hot or cold to the lower<unk> , use of a birthing ball and medication including an epidural. Some research has suggested that injecting sterile water into the lower<unk>  may provide pain relief, but there is no consensus that it actually helps.
Back labor
Shoulder dystocia
Prolonged labor
Obstructed labour
Back injury
Pelvic tumor
Uterine prolapse
Sprain