https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:19:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1215373 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 10:04:57 +0000 Mariposa 1215373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Broken tailbones are actually quite common among some women according to my ob. The pressure from the baby's head alone during the end of pregnancy CAN be enough to cause a hairline fracture all on its own. I say talk to your doctor about it as well as maybe see a chiropractor during pregnancy?? I know for me weekly adjustments towards the end helped a lot to get my body and my daughter in the right position for birth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1215355 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:58:02 +0000 Lindsay05 1215355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Fronkinzankinsbride: lol well tailbone pain is quite literally a pain in the ass but it wouldn't hurt to get things checked out and try some exercises beforehand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1215210 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:09:57 +0000 heartsnsunshine 1215210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like pp I broke my tailbone during child birth. I am nervous for whne I have a second it will break again, but my lo was facing thw wrong way so I think that had a lot of factoring. . My pain from my tailbone was aweful and I had third degree tearing..@Sapphiresun: I had almost the same experience. ... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1215108 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 08:10:02 +0000 Foodnerd81 1215108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Fronkinzankinsbride: I have no experience with the tailbone issue, but in terms of pain tolerance that you mention- I don't feel that your every day pain tolerance is really indicative if your pain tolerance in labor. I can't even get my teeth cleaned without squirming but had a med free delivery. Just totally different types of pain and tolerance. That said, if the tailbone would cause additional pain and the epidural will fix that, sounds good to me. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1215017 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 04:06:46 +0000 Dandelion 1215017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also injured mine during my delivery of S. I still cannot sit upright for long periods of time and it has been 8 months. It was a challenge getting around the first coue weeks but I didn't have a newborn to deal with so I was able to just work on healing.</p> <p>It's actually one of the top reasons I'm planning a c-section with this baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1215009 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 02:23:14 +0000 Ree723 1215009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not certain whether or not mine was broken as I never had an X-ray, but about 20 years ago I had a very nasty fall from some height onto ice and landed directly on my tailbone. The pain was excruciating and lasted for weeks (gradually lessening in severity but it was awful for a while) and my doctor was pretty sure I fractured it, but said there was really no treatment other than time and rest, so we just let time do its thing. Ever since, it has occasionally bothered me, especially with this, my second pregnancy, but it was a complete non-issue during pregnancy and labour with my first LO. The epidural worked perfectly and it did not impede labour at all. I'm hoping for the same this time - I can let you know in 2.5 months or so! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1214983 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:44:09 +0000 sarac 1214983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ouch! Can you consult with a physical therapist or some such when you're ready to get pregnant? Maybe you can work to strengthen the surrounding muscles or something to lesson your chances of reinjuring it during a pregnancy/delivery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1214976 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:36:44 +0000 Sapphiresun 1214976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've broken mine several times (figure skater - apparently not that good at it). Mine's pretty achy regularly. I joke that my butt can predict the weather, because it is especially achy just before it rains. I usually sit forward on my sit bones to avoid leaning on it.</p> <p>Honestly, labour... not that fun. There was a lot of pressure and bearing down. I didn't notice so much during labour, but after, I couldn't sit down for about three days, because I had to choose to either sit on a very sore tailbone, or lean forward on a 2nd degree tear. Hospital bed was the worst, because the inclined bed pretty much puts all the pressure right on it, so I just avoided that. Don't even have the classic "mom in hospital bed with baby" pose photo because I couldn't sit in it. All our pics are me standing while everyone came in to visit, which was definitely tiring after labour/delivery.</p> <p>I also had to learn to nurse only side lying, which is challenging with a tiny newborn but doable. I went to a lactation consultant again a few days after we got home to be taught the other positions that I missed out on in the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1214939 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:26:58 +0000 immabeetoo 1214939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Fronkinzankinsbride: It completely depends on how it healed, I think. I fractured mine in addition to a burst fracture and a hairline fracture in higher up vertebrae, and scoliosis and was really nervous about it all. My OB wasn't worried at all- although she did say younger pregnancy might treat me better than an older pregnancy due to bone changes. </p> <p>My epidural worked fine (I consulted with the hospital previously so they could look at my back) and I delivered without re-breaking my tailbone (or anything else). However, since giving birth if I sit at the wrong angle it feels like someone stabbed me with a lightning bolt up through my tailbone. So something must've shifted around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1214895 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:29:59 +0000 Fronkinzankinsbride 1214895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lindsay05: fair enough! Maybe my complaining about it now should be an indication of my pain tolerance and I should rethink whether I might want an epidural! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1214893 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:28:29 +0000 Fronkinzankinsbride 1214893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: I havent. I remember reading at the time that fusing was one of the things could happen but I didn't think about further misalignment of the spine. I haven't really had an opportunity or motivation to get it checked out by anyone. I should get on that. Good to know that there is some ways to improve the situation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1214879 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:20:29 +0000 yoursilverlining 1214879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you been checked for your pelvic/lower back alignment and condition since then?</p> <p>I broke my tailbone in the past (like, 10+ years ago), and my lowest vertebrae is fused to my tailbone, which causes some spinal and pelvic misalignment, generally. I had a LOT of pain throughout pregnancy (pelvic, lower back and hip) and had to do regular physical therapy, chiropractic work and yoga to try to ease the pain. I've seen several different doctors for the tailbone issue, and none have ever mentioned that being a problem for birth. </p> <p>I had a scheduled c-section, in part due to small pelvic opening size, so I can't say how it reacted during birth, sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1214878 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:19:52 +0000 Fronkinzankinsbride 1214878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: That makes sense. That sounds like it would be really difficult. I really hope to avoid a c section...but I'll ask my doc when the time comes I suppose. I already have lots of things working against me. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1214874 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:16:44 +0000 Fronkinzankinsbride 1214874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: oh dear. Sorry! Now I wonder of re-breaking it is something I should worry about more. Hope you healed up quick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1214865 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:11:40 +0000 Lindsay05 1214865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am sure I have broken my tailbone in the past. I dont think it makes much of a difference during childbirth. Everything already hurts at this time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1214844 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:55:53 +0000 californiadreams 1214844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: :( i know someone who this happened to as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1214843 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:52:35 +0000 Boheme 1214843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I broke my tailbone DURING birth - the pressure of the contractions and whatnot. It wasn't pleasant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1214798 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:20:50 +0000 MamaMoose 1214798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hhmmmhh.... Not sure about a broken tailbone. But I have a good friend who previously broke her back and they decided the safest option for her was a scheduled c section. She's a nurse practitioner herself and felt pretty strongly that a vaginal birth would be too risky for her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tailbone#post-1214771 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 20:57:47 +0000 Fronkinzankinsbride 1214771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I broke my tail bone in 2010 but never was treated for it because I was busy nursing my broken wrist.( They don't do much for it anyway but I probably should have gotten a X-ray)<br /> It took much longer than the wrist to heal and I still have pain. TMI warning - Especially after using the bathroom which makes me wonder how much of an issue this will be when I'm trying to push a baby out.</p> <p>Its a while before I am the one giving birth (KU my wife first) but this is something that I've wondered about. </p> <p>Has anyone had a broken tailbone? Did it affect you during or after birth? </p>