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SPD and bringing forward my due date :(

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christmasmum2b · 15/08/2013 20:02

Hi all,

As my name states I am due on the 23rd December and I was very very happy. I went to see the consultant yesterday and she told me she will be requesting I get induced at 36-38 weeks because of the SPD!!!!. I am so upset about this I am so unsure about not going to full term. She informed my the baby will be fine. Well if that's the case why aren't babies born at 36-38 weeks. :(

I am in pain with the spd and I cant walk more than 30min max now but I don't want a perm baby? If it is classed as prem?? Thanks a very upset and worried mumxxx

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impatienttobemummy · 15/08/2013 20:05

Can you say no? Speak to a consultant midwife about it and get a second opinion you may find they differ don't take one drs word for it. I've got SPD and I wouldn't accept that without more reasons and a second opinion

impatienttobemummy · 15/08/2013 20:05

I'm due 5th dec noone has said that to me

Lovemyprincess4eva · 15/08/2013 20:06

I am having mine at 38 weeks as well. My midwife said anything from 36 is fine. They may just need to give u steroids to ensure the babies lungs are fully formed. But the maybe wouldn't be classed as prem xx

MissAntithetic · 15/08/2013 20:11

You don't have to you know.

It was suggested to me because I had spd on top of another condition. They never knew what impact the other condition would have on my body combined with pregnancy. As it happens other that spd that won't ever go back to how it was I was ok.

They tried and tried to get me to go early at 36 weeks and I refused. Dd was born at 41 weeks by emcs (unrelated to any of the above - failed induction process)

You do not have to agree to anything like that.

Andanotherthing123 · 15/08/2013 20:24

I had very severe SPD and was in a wheelchair from 6 months pregnant, and by 7 months I couldn't drive, get myself out of a chair or turn in bed. Hideous experience. I did have an ELCS at 39 weeks because of it (which is fairly unusual) and was so glad to have the baby out. The important thing is, how do you feel you are coping? If you think you can manage until 38 weeks, then I know lots of CSs are done then so it's fine. I think you should make the decision you are comfortable with - the consultant can recommend, but it's still your choice. Good luck with whatever you decide!

VivaLeBeaver · 15/08/2013 20:39

read this

If you can cope with the discomfort/pain I'd decline an induction.

Manchesterhistorygirl · 15/08/2013 20:40

I had appalling spd and was allowed to go to 40+11 when I went into natural labour and I was on crutches!

Ezza1 · 15/08/2013 22:04

I have sobbed and asked at every midwife appt to be considered to be induced before or on my due date due to SPD. I'm 8 months with my 4th DC and it started earlier and is worse than my last 3. Last DC was 2 weeks late (and huge) so was induced but I was an absolute mess with the bloody pain of SPD

She has point blank refused to even discuss it properly even though she knows how bad I was with DC3 (same bloody midwife all 4 pgs) Seeing her soon so hopefully I can attempt to discuss it again

Just letting you know really that not all Trusts are as understanding regarding SPD

Holio · 15/08/2013 22:38

Ezza, can't you just change midwife?

RandomMess · 15/08/2013 22:41

I had severe SPD with dc3 - went to an osteopath and it helped so so much.

I wouldn't agree to an early induction either, if you can cope with the limitations there is no reason to.

heather1 · 15/08/2013 22:44

Hi, I second going to see an osteopath. I had spd w second pregnancy and osteopathy helped with a significant reduction in my pain levels. Most osteosarcoma should give you a free assessment before you start treatment.

impatienttobemummy · 16/08/2013 05:48

I also am seeing an osteopath, makes a huge difference

JanePlanet · 16/08/2013 06:34

Have a look at this I haven't been able to walk more than five or ten minutes. Been in a lot of pain. The relief I got from doing these exercises made me feel almost normal again. I felt the 'clunk' he describes. Also seen a specialist physio. I hope you find something that helps.

drinkyourmilk · 16/08/2013 06:38

You can refuse. Take along a friend, or your partner if needs be for moral support.
Also ask for a physio referral. If midwife won't help go to GP and badger them.
Good luck.

Twinklestarstwinklestars · 16/08/2013 06:56

Lots of babies are born at 36 weeks onwards, I've been induced 3 times at 37, 38 and 39 weeks with my ds' and all were fine. 37 weeks is classed as term anyway, my 37 weeker came home the next day and is doing fine and he had iugr.

Hope you get the birth you want I know how painful spd is I had it in my second pregnancy and it only got better after 2.5 years then I fractured my hip!

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christmasmum2b · 16/08/2013 07:48

TY you all for your comments. x xx I will speak to the midwife again x xx

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Hawkmoth · 16/08/2013 08:02

How bad is your SPD? I found that mine improved greatly when baby engaged and the weight wasn't pushing down on the rim of the pelvis.

You might want to consider that induction can lead to more interventions that mean you end up giving birth on your back or with your feet in stirrups, both of which can leave you with problems after the birth if you have SPD.

Chilli81 · 16/08/2013 08:23

I definitely recommend being referred to a women's health physio. mine has helped me loads (I have to admit I didn't have high expectations).
good luck

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christmasmum2b · 16/08/2013 08:44

Thanks all. I am on crutches now and Im 5 1/5 months :(. I can't open my leg. I can only walk for 200 meters max without stopping. I was just concerned about the impact on bump.

I love these pages thank you so much. xxx

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