How long does the coccyx pain last during vaginal delivery?

Natural birth is the most common method of delivery. If the fetus is in good condition, many pregnant women will choose natural birth. However, many pregnant women will experience coccyx pain after giving birth normally. This pain will last for a period of time and have a significant impact on some mothers. So, how long will the coccyx pain last during a normal delivery? Let’s take a look below.

How long does it take to recover from coccyx pain after childbirth?

Coccyx pain usually gradually eases 1-2 months after delivery. Postpartum coccyx pain may be caused by damage to the pelvic floor muscles and coccyx caused by the fetus passing through the pelvis during delivery. To treat postpartum coccyx pain, the cause must be found out. So far, the treatment of coccyx pain is generally divided into two types: conservative treatment and surgical treatment. Conservative treatment of coccyx pain may take several weeks or even several months. If there is no improvement after a long period of conservative treatment and the coccyx joint is obviously unstable or loose, the coccyx can be surgically removed. It will take about four to eight months for the symptoms to improve after the operation.

How to recover from coccyx pain after childbirth:

1. Maintain a good sitting posture. Maintain a good sitting posture at ordinary times to reduce the pressure on the spine and exercise more to reduce the chance of coccyx injury. For people with chronic coccyx pain, the most important thing is to reduce or avoid pressure on the affected area as much as possible. When sitting normally, you can place a pressure-relieving cushion on the chair to reduce pressure on the affected area.

2. Local massage: You can use your palms to rub the sacrum in the morning or before going to bed, rubbing it up and down 50-100 times, and twisting your waist at the same time. It can relax muscles and promote blood circulation, improve coccyx pain.

3. Taking good warming measures after delivery can relieve coccyx pain.

4. Mothers who suffer from back pain after childbirth should increase their rest time, let their family members take more care of the baby, and should not force themselves to do heavy housework.

What should postpartum mothers supplement?

1. Calcium supplementation. Calcium is the trace element that the fetus requires the most. Calcium is needed for the fetus's bone development and skull hardening. After birth, sufficient calcium is also beneficial to the baby's healthy growth.

2. Iron supplementation, especially after childbirth, is mainly through dietary supplements. For example, foods such as beans, mushrooms, fungus, lean meat, eggs, animal liver, black sesame, etc. are rich in iron.

3. Protein. For breastfeeding mothers, supplementing enough protein is very important for milk secretion, so breastfeeding mothers should supplement an appropriate amount of protein every day, and protein can also promote rapid wound healing. For example, eating foods such as chicken, eggs, milk, etc. are rich in high-quality protein. Postpartum mothers can eat some appropriately.

4. Vitamins. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits after giving birth. For example, vegetables such as carrots and broccoli contain a lot of vitamins, and you can eat appropriate amounts of apples, bananas, grapes, kiwis and other fruits.