symphis pubis dysfunction

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Am expecting baby number 2 in 9 weeks have terrible hip pain, waiting for physiotherapy but have had to go off sick from work already, struggling with 14 month old who still isnt walking! Really fed up ANY advice gratefully recieved.

I have this too except mw isn't too helpful and she has said it will pass once the baby is born (I am 34 weeks btw)...

Not only does my hips hurt but my 'what-not' hurts, like it's being chopped in two!!! If you search on most preg websites it will say thet carrying young children does make it worse- which is hard!!! My DD is nearly two and can walk but loves mummy to carry her

I have found moving often helps and keeping legs together, putting on knickers and trousers etc when sitting down rather than standing up etc... helps.

Can totally sympathise with the 'what-not' pain. Sounds daft unless you have it tho! Dh supportive but doesnt really understand. Am trying the same as you sitting down to dress etc. Think maybe am a bit hormonal/grumpy and feeling a teensy bit sorry for myself.

Hi there - I am 35 weeks gone and I think I have SPD too - my mw has referred me to a physio and I am waiting for an apt - Sounds awful but try an ice pack on your "what-not" - make sure you cover it in a tea towel or something though as that could be additionally painful!!! A maternity belt may also help.

Hi I've got this too - I'm 30 weeks pg with number 2 and have had my physio appointment this morning.

She has given me a support belt that you wear round your hips and under/across the bottom of your bump to help take all the weight you are carrying off your pelvis. She also suggested a couple of other things - make sure you are sitting/standing balanced - I tend to slouch to the left I've discovered since my appointment. Try not to stand on one foot, stuff you would usually do standing - peeling veg - try and purch on a stool or do it sitting down. when you're sitting down - sit towards the back of the chair and lean on the back - that way the chair takes some of your weight rather than just your pelvis. She's also given me the biggest bit of tubi-gripe you have ever seen which she's folded in half and got me to try wearing like a very wide belt.

I'd say definately push for a referral for physio support - my SIL had it seriously during her second pg and 5 years later still has problems.

You can get the support belts off the internet and I think she said boots do them too - might be worth investigating?

Hope this helps and good luck.
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Don't get your hope up re; physio... I went and all they did was give me a bit of tubi-grip and some leaflets.

They did tell me however to sit my then 14month old who also wasnt walking on top of my bump so that the pain didnt get worse on one side... It did help a little!

Motherinferior knows loads about this but she's on holiday at the moment, might be worth looking out for her when she returns.

I had this every pg. The third time I bought some giant pg pants with a belt built in from Chicco. Really really helped - much more than just the belt by itself. Make sure they're a tight fit.

There's information and suggestions on the Pelvic Partnership website.

I had this with all three of my pregnancies, was on crutches by the end of the first two and on my final pregnancy I had to use a wheelchair towards the end. The physio helped with exercises that strengthen the muscles around the pelvis that can help to provide extra support for your baby. A belt may also help and I did hydrotherapy exercises (it doesn't hurt as much in water) which can be beneficial if done early enough. Many woman (including me) are much better once baby is born and the weight is removed but some do experience problems for much longer so make sure you get a referral and all the advice you can

try osteo as well as physio - I found this was more useful than physio for me (though the maternity belt is also a godsend). And i use a 'nursing' cushion between legs to sleep at night.