Very early symptoms of SPD?

[sarahscot]

What are the early symptoms of SPD?

In my last pregnancy I had a very painful tailbone, could't sit, couldn't stand, couldn't lie down without it hurting. That seems to be starting again along with general lowr back pain.

However, over the last couple of days it has hurt me to move my leg out sideways, e.g. kicked teh washing machine door shut, sat cross legged on the floor. I'm sitting on the sofa now and can feel an ache between my legs, kind of like a bruised feeling.

Should I be worried or am I being paranoid?

Hi Sarah, I can't answer your question but I'm interested to hear what others say. Fir the past couple of days I feel like I've been kicked in the fanjo! Started mildly but getting worse everytime I stand up or move around. As you say, it feels like bruising.

Hi Sarah. It does sound like SPD to me. During my pregnancy I had trouble turning in bed, walking up and down stairs and standing on either leg.
Ask your gp for a referral to a physiotherapist. Also, the pelvic partnership is a helpful source of info.

Yes that does sound like SPD. However, it can be managed to some degree. Any physio your GP/MW refers you to will give you pelvic supports to wear and light exercises to help keep your pelvis level and minimise any further damage (pelvic floor exercises, pelvic tilt, etc.). Oh, and your maternity unit might have a specialist pregnancy pelvic and back care clinic with dedicated physios.
Poor you. What a bugger. On the plus side, as I found out, SPD does often lead to a shorter 2nd stage.
Hope you get sorted soon.

That sounds like SPD. SPD is at the front, unlike PGP which is at the back or all round.

Get physio asap and stick to it! I got referred for physio really early as I'm hypermobile anyway so it was obvious I was high risk to get SPD and I'm now 31 weeks and have minimal issues - entirely due to physio, swimming and learning how to move when pregnant I'm sure. Part of what you have to learn is what activities to avoid - putting your feet up regularly is very important too.

i too have a question mark over wether or not im suffering with spd. im 37+4 and mw has told me i wont get a physio appt until after baby is here as they are fully booked! brilliant!! i am hypermobile too japhrimel and although iv been really strict with my core stability exercises i suppose spd was inevitable. seeing mw tomorrow, i take it they can diagnose spd even if i cant see physio?

It does sound a bit like it, especially the pain with the sideways movement.

Speak to your MW and get her to refer you to specialist physio who should have lots of tips. My main advice would be to rest, rest, rest do as little walking as possible. I found it wasnt as bad in my 2nd pregnancy because i managed it better. I alo found accupuncture helpful.

Lots of threads on here with tips if you search.

ilovefirelighters - they should be able to diagnose, yes.

Do remember though that some degree of SPD-like symptoms are completely normal once you get near your due date as your pelvis then has to loosen up - problematic SPD is usually considered to be when it happens too early. At 37+4 you're full term so in a way it's good that your pelvis is loosening up ready for birth. I'd just rest as much as you can - sitting on the sofa or bed well propped up with your legs up and straight is best as it takes the weight off your pelvis. Or try a ball for a more baby-positioning-friendly comfy position.

thats really helpful thanks. i personally dont think its spd, just that baby is well engaged and im bloody uncomfortable. not so easy to rest when ds is racing around but i do my best. sorry sarahscot dont mean to ambush your thread but if you and i do have this spd then next question will benefit both of us.
how does it affect labour? ds was emcs after slow progress, im going for vbac this time and worried if it is spd they wont let me labour and strongly suggest elcs???

Afaik, you may struggle to maintain some positions when in labour with SPD, but it doesn't mean you can't have a VD. You just want to try and avoid positions where too much pressure is put on your pelvis (they hurt!). Birthing pools can help as they support your weight so its easier to stay in active labour positions.

I'm certainly not worried about SPD in labour but then mine isn't too bad.

Thank you everyone, knew you'd be a mine of information!

I've got my 19 week scan on Monday and assume I'll see a MW then, I will ask her about a physio referal.

I have a 3 year old so could really do with minimising any issues now so I can stay as active as possible.