Most women experience moderate to severe pain when giving birth. It is very important to be able to tell the difference between the types of pain you are experiencing. It is not uncommon for women to break their tailbone during childbirth. Be sure to tell your doctor if your buttocks or lower spine area begins to hurt during childbirth. There may be precautions your doctor can take to prevent further injury. It may be possible for the doctor to place a donut or soft pillow under your buttocks to lessen the strain on your tailbone.

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