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Pushchairs for sufferers of pelvic girdle pain (PGP)/ SPD?

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LionRock · 14/03/2011 19:32

I'm pg with PGP and would appreciate any advice from people who've had similar pelvic pain. Which pushchair did you use and how did you get on with it? (e.g. could you walk better with orwithout, for how long did you have problems, how did you find lifting babies in and out...)

Also if anyone used a baby carrier I'd be interested to hear how that worked for you.

thanks

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domesticslattern · 14/03/2011 19:54

Is this your second?

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LionRock · 14/03/2011 20:15

No, 1st pg

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domesticslattern · 14/03/2011 21:08

Then the good news is that your PGP is likely to get dramatically better after you give birth. So it doesn't really make much difference what pushchair you buy. I am not sure any would be markedly better or worse for you. You're just likely to want to take it quite easy and build up carefully after the birth.
Sorry to hear about your SPD- I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

Fourleaf · 14/03/2011 21:16

Hi, I had bad spd with ds- first and only preg so far- it cleared up quickly after birth but I still had some back pain - still do in fact- and find that a pushchair with big pumped up wheels is much easier than a standard maclaren type buggy. I have a my4- from mothercare- which you can push with one finger. Basically a quinny- is made by same people in fact- but much cheaper. Highly recommend it.Some people find that spd takes a while to get completely better so it is worth thinking about.

Fourleaf · 14/03/2011 21:18

Oh, and I found baby carriers too difficult for any distance but fine for around the house or popping down the road. Hope this helps :)

JarethTheGoblinKing · 14/03/2011 21:18

NOT a Quinny Buzz. They;re awful and heavy and the stupid small front wheels mean it can be a nightmare in shops (especially Waitrose, I noticed )

The M&P ones (I'm eyeing up the Urbo) are excellent.

JarethTheGoblinKing · 14/03/2011 21:26

Sorry, meant to add that in most cases SPD/PGP DOES go after the birth, but if it's lingering then a heavy travel system will not help. I found myself having to push the Buzz one-handed, carrying a shopping basket with the other hand. Not good.

I did use a baby carrier for a while, and it was alright, but I think once with a full back support (i.e. one that has a strap across the small of your back, or a full on wrap sling) would have been easier.

Is there a reason you think your PGP will persevere? How many weeks are you?

bumble34 · 14/03/2011 21:29

I agree your pgp should clear up soon after birth and if it doesn't go completely you should be seen by physio for manipulation to help realign your pelvis. Have you seen a physio about it? People i know who have had pgp even badly enough to be house bound by the end have said it resolved within a few days of birth.

JarethTheGoblinKing · 14/03/2011 21:30

Sorry to hijack, but bumble - I still have symptoms and DS is 3, it's never gone. Chiropractor or physio?

domesticslattern · 14/03/2011 23:08

Definitely go and see someone Jareth. PM me if you want a London recommendation of an osteo who specialises in pregnancy conditions and their aftermath. My LO is also three and I only went to see this osteo recently and she is fab. Also- pilates.

bumble34 · 15/03/2011 08:52

Hi Jareth you can see a physio on the nhs but it seems not all do manipulation I'm going to ask my gp for a referal to an osteopath but think it's unlikely on the nhs If not I'll go private

Have a look at the pelvic partnership website loads of great information

MooM00 · 15/03/2011 13:45

I've had spd with all 3 pg and had no trouble pushing our m and P pliko pramette or p and T double. I do have trouble lugging the car seat out to the car and so a trvel system would be nice.

If spd doesn't go it is really important to see a physio. After dc2 she straightened me up and I was fine after 3 sessions. Or see an osteopath.

MonkeysPunk · 15/03/2011 13:49

I had SPD with 2nd baby - had no physio - told my MW constantly - could barely walk with pain - was never told what I had or even had any acknowledgement that anyone else had had similar symptoms in pregnancy before either! - It was only after seeing chats on here that I realised what it WAS I'd had.

It took several weeks after I'd had the baby for the symptoms to ease - probably a total of 3 months for the pain to be gone altogether.

The pain started about 18 weeks into the pregnancy and got worse It was hard to get out of bed, hard to walk at all, really hard to climb in or out of the car or do anything physical.

The good news was that I didn't have it at ALL with the next two pregnancies!!!

I had a Landrover buggy which was very light. They're not made anymore - so only really found 2nd hand say on eBay.

I currently have a Bugaboo Cameleon and a Bugaboo Bee+. I would recommend either of these as they are very light also - and very light/easy to manouver which is good for any kind of discomfort you may have.
Since I got the Cameleon in January I've not had ANY problems with my back (I was told at one point I might have a slipped disc it was sooo bad - I couldn't stand properly and my legs were hard to move). This was a separate issue of mine to the SPD - but I do think a good light buggy that has good suspension (which not only cushions baby from vibrations/bumps - but also cushions the pusher from these same physical effects) is better for everyone.

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LionRock · 15/03/2011 14:13

Hi - thanks everyone for your comments. I'm glad to hear that most people got better soon after their pg.

PGP / SPD was likely to occur for me because of an old injury -my pelvis was unstable going into the pg. I have been attending a maternity physiotherapist (NHS) for a few months in the aim of strengthening it up. Under 2 months to go with the pg now and it's only just become painful. The physio said they'd see me after the pg so maybe they'll try manipulation then. I shall ask

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Fourleaf · 15/03/2011 14:14

Hi Monkeyspunk sorry to crash thread a bit but was wondering if you did anything different in your next two pregs that helped you not to get spd again? Thanks :)

MonkeysPunk · 15/03/2011 16:21

No, didn't do anything differently. But had placenta at front of uterus on that pregnancy. I wonder if that caused it.
I was actually same approx weight each time. Each baby similar size.

Fourleaf · 15/03/2011 18:35

Interesting MonkeysPunk - I had an anterior Placenta too - is that the same thing? Maybe there should be a scientific study into this
Anyone else?

OP - Do hope it gets better after birth for you and you find a pushchair to suit :)

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LionRock · 16/03/2011 18:14

Thanks again for your comments.

In case anyone else is in the same situation - I was interested in the Stokke Xplory and thought it might be good, very maneuverable and a high seat etc - also it's listed on a website for back problems. For me though it's not an option as folding the thing involves lifting one foot off the ground to push the central bar. Ouch! Anyone with PGP / SPD who finds it uncomfortable to push the foot pedals when driving will know what I mean. For info, the Uppababy Vista also has a highish seat but is folded using only upper body strength. Both feet remain on the ground. I like the idea of a higher seat to minimise possible back strain, though this doesn't sound like it was a general issue for other PGP / SPD sufferers.

Also, my physiotherapist has got me into a pelvic pain group as well as the standard 1-to-1 appointments. If anyone else has pelvic pain I'd recommend getting in touch with the mat physios as they seem to be geared up for this (mine let you self-refer).

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suzie38 · 17/03/2011 06:26

I have an Uppababy...Yes the seat is up very high...If lifting weights is an issue it's best folding it as a 2 parter as it doesn't feel heavy then plus it's easier to store in a car.

MooM00 · 17/03/2011 13:43

lionrock you've got to watch the unfolding too. My m and p pliko pramette is easy to fold but needs a brisk shove with a foot to unfold, requiring that absolute no of spd: standing on one leg ouch. But I was fine 2 weeks after giving birth. Have you checked the pregnancy forum for spd support threads? There used to be one called the spd sofa, I hung out there for 6 months last year, couldn't have coped without the support I got from fellow sufferers.

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LionRock · 17/03/2011 18:18

Thanks for your posts.

Suzie I was amazed to get the Uppababy in the boot of my Micra. It fit with the seat attached or removed. I did notice that in lifting the chassis and seat separately, both parts were easy to handle.

MooMOO - thanks I hadn't seen that area - I did a search on "spd" before posting here and just saw old threads from random areas.
Here's one thread from the spd sofa in case anyone else is interested...
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/984394-All-new-singing-amp-dancing-extra-comfy-SPD-sofa

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