Postpartum Tailbone Pain: Why Sitting Hurts and How to Relieve It
After childbirth, your body is still healing — but sitting is unavoidable. Feeding your baby, resting, eating meals, driving, or simply trying to relax all involve sitting. For many people, that’s when tailbone pain shows up the strongest.
If sitting feels sharp, sore, or uncomfortable after birth, you’re not alone. Postpartum tailbone pain is common, and it’s often tied directly to pressure — not posture or weakness.
This article explains why sitting hurts after childbirth and what actually helps reduce that pressure during recovery.
Are you experiencing postpartum sitting pain? We have a solution.
Why Tailbone Pain Is Common After Childbirth
The coccyx sits at the very base of the spine, and during pregnancy and delivery, that area experiences a lot of stress. Even without complications, childbirth can leave the tailbone and surrounding tissues sensitive for weeks or months afterward.
Postpartum tailbone pain may be related to:
pressure during labor
muscle and ligament strain
pelvic floor tension
inflammation in the coccyx area
extended sitting during recovery
The result is pain that flares when you sit — especially on hard or unsupportive surfaces.
Why Sitting Makes Postpartum Pain Worse
Most chairs weren’t designed for recovery. Flat seats push pressure directly into the tailbone, while soft couches allow your pelvis to sink and tilt backward — both of which increase discomfort.
Sitting often feels worst:
during feeding sessions
on dining chairs
in the car
on couches or recliners
during long rest periods
When pressure stays concentrated on the tailbone, healing can feel slower and more uncomfortable than it needs to be.
If you’re experiencing pain when you sit after giving birth, try using our patented pelvic pain cushion and get relief today.
Why Many Cushions Don’t Help
It’s common to try whatever cushion is nearby or easy to order online. But most cushions are designed for general comfort, not recovery.
Common options include:
flat foam cushions
soft pillows
donut cushions
While these may feel better at first, they often still allow pressure to land in the center of the seat — exactly where the tailbone is most sensitive during recovery.
How the Right Cushion Changes Everything
Real relief comes from removing pressure, not just adding padding.
A cushion designed for tailbone relief:
supports the sit bones instead of the coccyx
creates space through the center of the seat
maintains structure without collapsing
helps keep the pelvis level and supported
This is why Cushion Your Assets uses a patented dual-panel design with a center channel — allowing the tailbone to stay unloaded while your body remains supported.
It’s a small change that can make feeding, resting, and everyday sitting feel much more manageable during recovery.
US Patent 8850645 Cushion Your Assets Pelvic Pain Cushion
When to Consider a Postpartum Cushion
You may benefit from a pelvic or tailbone relief cushion if:
sitting causes sharp or lingering pain after birth
feeding sessions are uncomfortable
car rides worsen soreness
hard chairs feel unbearable
recovery feels slowed by sitting discomfort
Comfort matters during healing. The right support can help.
Postpartum recovery doesn’t have to be painful. Get relief today.
You Deserve to Sit Comfortably During Recovery
Postpartum recovery already asks a lot of your body. Sitting doesn’t have to make it harder.
