SPD (Symphasis Publis Dysfunction) & C-Section vs. Vaginal and recovery

[AG819]

Hi,
Been suffering from severe SPD since 33 weeks. I'm not 36 weeks and after consistent PT i've graduated from a wheel chair to being able to walk. I know I have a few more weeks to go and only going to get bigger, so not out of the woods yet. Still painful.

My question is, for those who suffered from this leading up to pregnancy, did you have a C Section or Vaginal birth? My fear is that a vaginal birth could possibly cause further damage? It's one thing to suffer with this late in pregnancy, but I cannot imagine this with a newborn.

Please share your stories of if you had a C Section vs. Vaginal, and how your recovery was. I hear so many stories of the pain immediately going away, and I'm praying i will have that same fate. Thank you! <3

I had a natural birth and wish I hadn't.

That's just my experience.

Couldn't move around or stand. Terrified to push. Alot of tearing.

My SPD stayed for years. Probably not what you want to hear. I can't know if it would have gone away sooner had I had a section.
Every birthday story is different whether vaginal or section but had I known I wouldn't have had a vaginal birth.

Some say the SPD went away quickly so who's to know or say.

It's bloody grim SPD. 💐

I had a planned C Section with my second child after suffering with SPD after my first. It was decided that it would prevent any further damage. I recovered really well and the SPD subsided eventually. I am sorry you are suffering from this. Good Luck!

I had a vaginally birth, I didn't tear and actually labour was quite easy (sorry ladies) but I did have a patient controlled epidural.

Dd is 11.5 yes and I still have excruciating pain when waling. I can't exercise and inhave piked onwneight which makes the pain worse. It is significantly worse when inhave a period or when I ovulate bizarrely

I am adamant that it is linked to my SPD whilst pregnant although mine was only mild, but I cannot get anyone to listen to me.

I had SPD from 6 months, had to wear a support belt and walk with sticks.

I ended up with a C-section (unrelated to the SPD), which I was so relieved about. During labour the midwife had said they would just keep an eye on me and try and ensure I wasn’t in positions to deliver that would worsen it.

After the c-section I was up and about the following day and the relief from the SPD was immediate. For the next year or so it would ache - but only mildly like a ghost of the pain - at certain times in my cycle but that was completely gone after a year. I’ve since gone onto do long distance walking and running with no issues.

Good luck, SPD is the absolute pits x

I had spd from 4 months with my first pregnancy. It was excruciating. I had a c section due to an unrelated reason. Second pregnancy was normal and I had a Vaginal delivery. I do have permanent damage around my lower back and pelvis as a legacy of spd. Pilates has helped. I hope it goes well for you.

I had spd and a vaginal water birth. I still have twinges but saw an osteo and chiro for real support. Massively helped and I played netball etc. Still avoid lunges and movements like ice skating but I am a wimp.

Pregnant again and didn't think of not trying for a vaginal birth.

I have only ever had one but a vaginal birth is probably an experience either way but very nice to be discharged asap. I was avoiding a c section last time as they were dishing them out like candy during covid and I lived on the third floor.

Research doesn't suggest the outcome will be better if you have a c section. However I did because I felt unable to hold birthing positions and the worry of having my legs forced open in an emergency was debilitating. Most people do recover very soon afterwards. I did not but I function pretty normally.

I had SPD and a vaginal birth. The birth wasn't good but nothing to do with the SPD. The SPD gradually reduced after the birth and I have no problems now. The SPD with my second child was not as bad somehow. I did also have physio after the birth so recommend that