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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Feeling down and in pain

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keresley · 06/06/2007 19:10

I am 36 weeks pregnant with spd. My spd symptoms began at 16 weeks and have got progressively worse. I now can only walk for a period of 20 minutes at a time with crutches and if I want to go out anywhere I have to use a mobility scooter. I have coped so well with all the pain this has caused me in the pregnancy but for the last week or so I feel that I cannot cope anymore. The pain is constant and I cannot look after myself anymore _ dressing/getting in and out of bed, even filling the kettle. Hospital can only induce me when my cervix is ripe- todays examination showed it is nowhere near ready. I don't know how I can go on in these next few weeks, feeling quite desperate and miserable.

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peggotty · 06/06/2007 19:18

Hi keresley, I'm so sorry you're feeling so bad. I don't have personal experience of spd, but my friend had it(not as bad as you). I just want to bump this thread for you because hpefully someone else will come along who has more experience of it - it sounds absolutely awful. Are you getting support from your partner/family? It sounds so trite but it WILL be over soon - I have heard that spd goes pretty much as soon as you've given birth - is this what you've been told?

beckmo · 06/06/2007 19:21

Sorry-no experience of it either and no advice but didn't want you to think i hadn't read your post and felt for you. Sounds unbearable. Have you had much support from midwifes/Drs?And is there anyone who can help you with day to day stuff?

Rochwen · 07/06/2007 15:31

Keresley, I am sorry to hear you are going through so much pain. I had SPD, not nearly as bad as you, but I so understand what you are going through. I was postively depressed, I hated the pain, I hated my pregnancy, I hated dh for getting me into this situation, I hated other pregnant women for them being able to have active wonderful pregnancys and, sometimes, I even hated my unborn daughter for causing me this pain. I felt it was all so bloody unfair.

So,now the good news. Once the baby is out the pain will get a lot better ! It's only a few more weeks and THERE ARE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO EASE THE PAIN.

Firstly, run yourself a hot deep deep bath. I spent hours everyday in the bath that was the only place I was comfortable as I was in pain sitting and lying down as well. The water took the weight off my pelvis and the warmth of the water took the edge of the pain. Just be really careful when you get and out of the bath, sit on an edge and slide both legs in together.

Secondly, go to a chiropractor that specialises in pregnancy and childbirth related problems. She can find the cuase of your pain e.g. does it come from your pubis joint or your sacriol... joint and she will be able to manipulate your pelvis into a more comfortalbe postion. They cost a lot unless you are privately insured but my god, even one session, makes such a difference. In Germany e.g. all pregnant woman who have SPD pain are sent directly to a chiropractor by the midwife.

Thirdly, and I know this is controversial, discuss the option of an elective section with your midwife and/or consultant. With SPD you will not be able to have an active labour as you can't move around. You must not lie flat on your back and they must not, under any circumstances, put your feet into stirrups as this can cause your already week pubis joint to separate and then, sorry to sound black, you are in a wheelchair. The contractions alone will make your pelvis even more instable as it already is. The labourpain or an epidural will mask your SPD pain and you might move ina way that will damage your pelvis further, so all of this will limit your birth options significantly. So, really the only options are a waterbirth or a section. The fact that they can't guarantee you a waterbirth (no pool available, your baby goes into distress etc). I would advise that you discuss the option of a section.

I had a section with my dd and I am so grateful for that.

There is a good website to read up on: www.pelvicpartnership.org.uk. There's some useful information on it.

Good luck and IT WILL GET BETTER !

Rochwen · 07/06/2007 15:37

sorry for awful spelling in previous post.

Pegotty said: 'I have heard that spd goes pretty much as soon as you've given birth' Well, not in my case. My dd is two now and I am still struggeling, once your pelvis is damaged it's damaged but it's obviously a lot better because the baby's weight is not pressing on it and I'm in regular treatment, chiropractor, physiothreapist and I take pilates classes. ...however, it has put an end to my sports career.

tomkat · 15/06/2007 17:29

Hi keresley,

I just wondered how you're doing now?

I had SPD when I was pregnant with my dd, and I can remember all too well what it was like

One thing... I did have a fast (but controlled) labour, thanks to the SPD. I couldn't move around much, but I didn't have to. It was decided that I didn't need an elective section because I could open my legs just wide enough to deliver the baby safely.

BTW, I live in a place called Keresley!

S xx

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