Which fetal position may cause the laboring woman more back discomfort?
a. Right occiput anterior
b. Left occiput anterior
c. Right occiput transverse
d. Left occiput posterior
D
In the left occiput posterior position, each contraction pushes the fetal head against the mother's sacrum, which results in intense back discomfort.
Back labor is seen mostly when the fetus is in the posterior position.
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