Painful down there

[Jackiecan]

From around 20 weeks maybe earlier I've had pains in my vagina maybe spd pgp? I have told the midwife who just said it's normal, bones separating etc. It's just so painful, it seems to be worse after walking although any movement triggers pain really, worse being opening legs, walking, turning over and getting out of bed. I'm 32 weeks now and it's starting to bother me how it's going to affect labour? I just had my legs open as you would giving birth and the pain is immense, as though I've been kicked and bruised.

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Hi, I had a bit of this in my first pregnancy, and a little bit in this one. It was quite bad in early pregnancy when I was still running, but got a lot better when I stopped. For getting out of bed and out of the car, try keeping your legs together as much as possible. Don't stand on one leg to put on trousers/socks/shoes, make sure you are sitting down instead. When getting up off the floor, don't do it by putting all your weight on one leg. Instead, get onto your hands and knees, then push up with your hands so that you are on your toes, then stand up completely.

Thanks for replying I do most you recommended I'm having to actually lift myself using my arms when moving and getting up and getting dressed standing is unbearable did you find it hurt during the birth?

I'd say go to your gp and ask for a scan! It could well just be everything separating but better to get it checked

Have a look at "lightning crutch" on Google and see if it fits. I "enjoyed" this experience through both my pregnancies although worse with the first. I was told it was due to the cervix moving about and the release of the hormone relaxin (not sure of spelling) Obviously if it's causing you above average distress mention it again but I remember the sensation well and it was not pleasant! Fwiw, it had zero affect on my labours.

Sounds like SPD t me - it's shite

Definitely sounds like PGP. The advice on the NHS website is good so make sure you're following that. Surprised at the 'advice' from your midwife, you should have had a physio referral. Can you self refer in your area? They can give you exercises to try and help, crutches if need be and show you some birthing positions that may be more comfortable for you.

its SPD, you need to see a physio (gp will refer you). I found an osteopath really helped but its not free on the nhs. I had it badly and was put in stirrups during birth which they shouldnt do with spd, but I could walk again after about 3 weeks. most women find it goes as soon as baby is out. The physio can give you exercises to help. also buy a birth ball and try sitting on that in the evenings. keep legs closed as much as you can eg getting out of the car. Good luck.

I have this too :(
It will hurt when you're giving birth but you'll be too distracted by the rest of the pain to care.

I have had chronic spd throughout 3 pregnancies, i dont find that any of the therapies offered make any difference so just had to manage it! It didnt cause me any additional pain during the births though and my symptoms disapeared immediately after giving birth... in the meantime as per pp advise you just need to keep your legs closed when turning over in bed/ getting out of cars etc.. and try not to over do it!

Problem is, by the time you go through the gp and get a referral you will most likely have already given birth!
If you can afford it, I would highly recommend seeing an osteopath!
Also a little trick I learnt... sit on a carrier bag in the car and it makes it much easier to swivel round in the seat before getting out rather than separating your legs!
Good luck!

You can self refer to physio here for SPD.

It's not worked for me but it will hopefully help you.

Other tips - sleep with a pillow between your legs, keep your legs together as much as possible and take stairs one at a time.

You can take paracetamol and I find hot water bottles help. Also I use a tens machine on my back.

You have my sympathies, it sucks.