Pelvice & Taile Bone Pain

This happened to me on both births. Hate to say it, but although it is "normal" (whatever that is), it could also lead to your having back labor. I had that with both. I'm not really sure what exactly causes back labor, just that not everyone has to deal w/it. Both of my kids were up against my tailbone, too, although yours isn't even near old enough to be in position yet.

Just be prepared that if you do have it, you won't be able to have "natural" birth without a lot of pain if back labor is an issue. I tried to wait as long as I could for the epidural w/my second, not knowing that's what I was having, even though I had it with the first.

As far as the pain now, yes, Tylenol. Swimming is EXCELLENT for helping with this pain, along with stretching, especially the ones sitting on the floor, legs apart, stretching down the middle and each side. Plus, the cat stretch. The cat stretch will not only feel good on all of your back, but also move the baby away from your tailbone. Pelvic tilts are also great, and try do do your kegels - so important. It may be a little painful on your round ligaments to do kegels lying down, so put a rubber ball between your knees. You can also use the Thermal wraps and hot water bottle, plus a bit of ice/cold.

A chiro (one familiar with pregnancy issues-your Dr. may know one) and pregnancy massage (again, make sure that they know a lot about pregnancy massages, as there are certain triggerpoints that can help, harm and even start labor, and they need to be aware of them) can help a lot, too. However, one of my masseuses had great firm hands, but then massaged my tummy. Not good for me. Hurt and made me nauseous.
Good luck to you. I had to use pillows to sit on for quite a while, too.

Hi...so sorry to hear that you have to go through this. Really, our changing bodies during pregnancy can make things a little uncomfortable, but you shouldn't have trouble walking. I suggest prenatal yoga -lots of really good DVDs out there. And try natural ayurvedic remedies to help heal it. This means, eating foods with naturally healing properties in it....many herbs, fruits, and veggies have amazing healing properties. Yes, meds do have their place, but being pregnant, I (and many drs.) would caution about taking over the counter or prescription meds. If you can get to a Starbucks or Whole Foods and pick up a copy of Whole Life Pages, you can find a great naturapth or homeopath who specializes in pregnancy to help find a natural rememdy for you. Also realize that just because it's natural doesn't mean it's necessarily safe during pregnancy...so you do need to do your research there as well. I'm wondering if you have inflammatory issues with your pelvic area. Again, herbs and certain foods are an anit-inflammatory agent. I know Cayenne Pepper is, I think Rosemary, Sage, Pomegranate, and others I can't think of now....lots of info on Google or speak to an expert in the field.
I also recommend seeking a chiropractor who specializes in pregnancy, or you can call Ed Sheridan LMT,CFSII. HE is a myopractictioner and my midwife's husband. I have gone to him before and he is amazing. He works on pregnant women ALL THE TIME. You can contact him at ____@____.com or ###-###-####. A Myopractitioner does adjustments on the body like a chiroprator, but they just have a different view on how the body works, and not that it is all based on our spine.

I wish you much healing and a beautiful pregnancy and birth.

In peace,
A.
mom of 4, Birth and Parenting Mentor
www.birthingfromwithin.com

Try rolling on a tennis ball. Lay on the floor and put the ball where your pain is. You can roll it around to find THE spot!

Hi K.,
I had pelvic pain with my first.. It felt like my pelvic bone was scratching my daughters head.. And yes, it was a killer... This my sound really weird but, the doctors told me to eat cauliflower for the pain and it worked.. The only set back it gave me a lot of gas.. And then they said to go on the floor and crawl around on my hands and knees.. Can you imagine a 8 month pregnant women trying to get up from my hands and knees. And then having some really bad gas from the cauliflower. Yeah, you can see that I was a mess.. But, it all worked until I was about to deliver... I hope this helps.

I bought one of those exercise balls and sat on that for the later part of my pregnancy. My doctor suggested I spend a couple hours a day in a swimming pool. That helped immensely. Now that most of the city pools are closed, hopefully you have access to a gym or friends that have a pool.

Heat is really good, but a better pain reliever is ice and in this heat you may find it helps in other ways as well. Another suggestion would be to get prenancy massage, a good therapist who is trained in this modality may in a very gentle way help to relax the tail bone. Although I am not pregnant my tail bone has a tendancy to turn and a technique call Cranial Sacral Treatment is wonderful for gently relaxing the sacral bone. One last suggestion is exercice, my daughter who just had a baby 11 months ago utilized a pregnancy yoga tape since she could not find classes that were frequent enough or not too expensive.

With this all being said I'm am not sure on what part of the valley you live in but I do own Phoenix Women's Fitness and Speciale Spa where we now offer Pregnancy Pilates as well as Pregnancy Massages. Should you want more information please give me a call ###-###-####. If you do not live close or need other suggestion I would be happy to assist. But don't forget to ice it will help numb the pain and reduce swelling and inflamation almost instantly. Use it about 10-15 min. at a time. Best wish and hang in there :) D.

K.,
Your pelvis is probably out of alignment from the stretching of the ligaments. Stretching is not always the answer. A Physical therapist can diagnos the exact way you are out of alignment and then give you specific exercises to bring you back into alignment. They are gentle and use the muscles to affect the bony alignment. This happened to me at about that time in my pregnancy as well. It is hard to give specific exercises without actually putting my hands on you and figuring out which side is up, rotated, etc. Have your doctor give you a referral to a good PT and you will see improvement within two weeks. Good luck
M.

I just sent a request asking for help. Information on Pelvic floor nerve injury. Watch for response. I always us a tennis ball for pain but a friend of mine had issues too when she was pregnant. She would sit on a pillow. I don't think she ever got resolution--she moved prior to delivery.

I go to a chiropractor since a really bad car accident years ago. I go as maintenance now and I've never felt better or been healthier. I go whenever I feel I need it. I went though out my pregnancy too. I did have some cyatic pain and he helped me.
D.

Hi K.!
I too remember 5th month being a time for this extra pain and stretching going on. Highly recommend talking with your Dr. to get a physical therapy referral at a place that offers aquatics. Great relief and exercises available that helped me with all my pregnancies. If don't want P.T. b/c not that bad, sign up for local aquatic program through Park and Rec. that could fit your needs.
Best wishes!
Barb