You're surrounded by coworkers going through the same stuff, very much outside what 95 % of the entire labor force contends with. (sbnation.com)
And yes, I sure hope to avoid back labor this time around (sorry you had to endure it as well)-- though I know it will help if I do have it just to be able to move around and not be stuck in bed on my left side for the entire labor. (crunchydomesticgoddess.com)
Some families hire a doula for support in early labor and for the consistent physical and emotional support throughout the entire labor. (thewifeys.com)