[Kris E]

Hello!
I have to say it is so comforting to know that someone else has the same problem I have! :-)

I fell on my tailbone 2 1/2 years ago when I was pregnant with my son. I didn't really think anything about it at the time; I figured it would heal on it's own. I mean, it's not like they can put your tailbone in a cast, right? Anyway, the pain in my tailbone while pregnant was excrutiating and I'm not one to complain about pain. It hurt the worst when I got UP from sitting on it for long periods of time. The release of the pressure off that area was mind-numbing! To make a long story short - I didn't notice it one, tiny bit during 30 hours of labor, 9 of which was back labor because my son was turned the wrong way! You have nothing to worry about. I think the pain of labor totally negates the pain of your tailbone. That was my experience. As a sidenote, the pain in my tailbone has not gone away yet. I just gave birth to my second child (a girl!) and the pain in my tailbone during my pregnancy with her was even worse than with my son! And now, 4 months post-partum the pain is back with a vengeance. I'm sitting on a "donut" as I type! My husband has finally convinced me to see the doctor to see if anything can be done because it is really unbearable. Sorry I'm rambling on here - it's just nice to know I'm not alone! Good luck and don't worry about your tailbone while in labor - you won't even remember you HAVE a tailbone at that time! ;-) If you're still having pain after you have your baby, see a doctor. I've waited way too long and now I fear there's nothing they can do. I'll see, I guess. Take care!
Kris