damaged coccyx

I have a friend who has a damaged coccyx (reveresed?) after having an accident as a child. She has been seeing a chiro who has helped correct the damage, but she has been told that she may not be able to have a natural birth because of this. Does anyone know anything about this, or have any information? I have never heard of it before so i'm just mainly curious.

Hey LG

depending on the severity of the damage will depend on her ability to give birth naturally

as the baby is moving though the pelvis in childbirth, the coccyx uncurls to facilitate birth of the baby

hope this helps

xx yogababy

Hi LG
Yes for a few women this can be a problem. But your cocyx is a little flexable and can move a little. Also sometimes the cocyx can be broken by the baby's head during birth. All this will depend on how bent the cocyx is

I damaged mine a couple of years ago too. It was extremely painful for months, but the pain slowly subsided & it now completely fine. I'm sure it's not where it used to be though IYKWIM?

Alan - when/how do you find out whether it might present a problem during childbirth? I've just hit 30 weeks & never thought to bring it up at an appt with my birth centre. I'd hate to find out too late that it is an issue!

ooo i damaged mine years ago ater a rollerblading incident.... i couldnt sit for weeks.
I completely forgot about it, even tho it still hurts sometimes after sitting for long periods.
I just gave birth naturally, and it seemed fine. It did ache for a good week afterwards, but there were no issues with the little one coming out.... he came with one push, head,body,everything.
I hope it poses no issue for any of u.
good luck:)