Help, it hurts!

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Very embarrassed about this, I was determined not to post about it but I'm desperate now and need advice. I'm 37+2 and for the last few days I've been feeling pressure in my mons pubis (I was told at 36+4 the head is engaged so maybe that's why)

For the last couple of nights it's been really, really bad, to the extent that once I'm in bed lying on my side I cannot move my legs at all. It's not too bad during the day, when I'm walking it feels like that feeling of soreness after strenuous exercise, but at night it's full on cramps. It's been so painful that attempting to move at all has caused me to involuntarily gasp in pain. That can't be right, surely?

Is this normal? Can I make it go away or do I have to put up with it until the birth? This is my first pregnancy and I'm starting to worry now

Sounds like it could be SPD

Just had a quick google and it definitely sounds like it could be SPD, not really sure if I should be worried about it though

Tomorrow is a clinic day so I'll call the midwife and see what she thinks

It sounds exactly like my SPD. Which I’ve had since 21w....and some women experience as early as 8 or 10 weeks. I haven’t had one single night of more than 3hrs sleep since about 27w.

In about 98% of cases, I believe, the cure is delivery!

Try sleeping with a pillow between your legs at night, it’s usually a case of jiggling things around to get comfortable and then moving slowly and deliberately. Be careful standing up straight away as well, take it slow.

I also find that a couple of paracetamol and a bath before bed are quite good therapies. Movement during the day is advisable, but really moderate it. Don’t be climbing mountains!! There are a number of SPD support groups on Facebook etc with advice, some women have dealt with this through every pregnancy from early on, so you’re not alone.

PS. The GP will likely have no other meaningful advice for the last few weeks of the pregnancy. But if you still have pain at, and after labour, make the medical team aware.