I had very bad SPD in my first pregnancy four years ago; crutches, housebound then bed bound, grim. I had good manual therapy and wore a Serola belt but it wasn’t enough to keep me mobile and not in debilitating and constant pain. It continued for a long time after the birth - 18 months of considerable pain all the time and another year of twinges.
I waited a long time until I was properly healed and mobile before attempting another pregnancy and now I’m 14 weeks in and - it hurts - again. That crunching feeling rolling over in bed. Stiffness and shuffling. It’s not too bad yet, but it’s the start and I am so worried about what lies ahead.
Wise women of mumsnet; what can you tell me about your experience of pregnancy after SPD in a previous pregnancy; what helped, what didn’t, how you managed to keep it at bay or at least delay its onset if you did? I would be so grateful for any advice that might see me in better shape come the arrival of this baby than I was last time. I want to be able to go for a walk with baby and not spend the first six months of baby’s life shuffling from the bed to the sofa. Please let me know whatever you think would be helpful about your experiences.