SPD/PGP Support thread

Thanks phexia thats reassuring. Really don't want to have a section.

I delivered normally with severe spd last time, was hoping for normal delivery again. Just the leaflet physio gave me, had me a bit worried.

Anyone had any acupunture & know at what stage of pg they will do it. Mw thinks they won't do it b4 20 weeks. Know of a mw who does acupunture, mw is trying to get hold of them, but not heard anything yet, so guessing they won't do anything b4 20 wks.

Just ordered my ball.

morning ladies...well my scan went well. my lil bean is measuring not really so little lol she weighs 5lb 11oz so on the bigger side of normal and the good news is she is head down
I have got my follow up appt today with the consultant so it will be interesting to see what he says now. I will of course update you xx

That's wonderful news seeing as my first was 9lb 4oz at 40 weeks, my second 7lb 3oz at 37 weeks! Plus fact had this one way to close to Olivia I'm having trouble getting up + walking already.

LOL what a joyous last pregnancy is gonna b.

i have a feeling this ones gonna be a 9lb'er too lol

well....finally....albeit a little late, I have been referred to Physio but I have been told that I should be able to have a normal birth? but might want to consider an epidural for the pain sooner than later as being a big baby it will be beyond the normal pain. so more for a little comfort if nothing else. I just have to remember to make sure they are aware I have SPD.
so....pretty good all round, but have got to have another growth scan in 3 weeks time with another follow up.

You know, I've had two vaginal births, both time had severe SPD and I don't remember any extra pain from the SPD. I mean sure, it was hard to move around and I ended up having them laying on my back, but I would have had the epidural for other reasons I seriously did not notice any extra pelvic pain, just the pain from the contractions. So I wouldn't opt for the epidural just because of SPD!

Thank Goodness for that, I want to avoid an epidural at all costs. I had one with my son and had awful consequences.

Hi Ladies

Hope you are all ok.. I'm sorry for intruding on your thread but I wanted to ask a couple of questions...I hope thats ok to see if you think I should consult the doctor or whether I'm just worrying for nothing?

A week or so ago, after being sat at my desk for ages, I stood up and had a severe shooting pain through my hip which was almost like a spasm and then had terrible difficulty walking. Since then I had pains in my lower back and bottom, as well as pain in my right hip (mainly) which sometimes spread to the top of my thigh..

On Sunday when I was in bed I could lile in any position because it was so uncomfortable on my hips and I was literally crying in pain...

The pain has been intermittant through out...

Do you think I'm worrying for nothing or should I have it checked out? If so, who do I go and see? My GP or a MW?

Many thanks for any advice you can give me

xxx

first timer, maybe get it checked out but be aware i have been trying to get mine " checked out " for months now and they have only just listened to me. but yes I would get in there sooner rather than later as they can sometimes take their time over organising things like Phsio etc.

thanks Phexia....I must admit this woman I saw today was a little DUH with her comments. almost like she didnt give two hoots

Hi - Ive been directed to this thread by a lady in Second Tri....

I had a midwife appointment today and mentioned that I have a very tender tummy, low down.. a bit like when you have a urine infection (although my urine isnt showing one)..I also have pain on the inside of my thighs and find it uncomfortable to lie down on my back, as it feel like my hips arent straight anymore... Midwife said it sounds much like the start of SPD??

I feel really down about this tonight... I have had a really stressful time waiting for my 20 week scan as I was given high risk for DS at 12 weeks... had a very reassuring scan and have spent the last week feeling great, looking forward to the rest of pregnancy.. then this...

I have an Obstetric consultant appointment on 3rd December for something else, so am confident I can find out for sure if my midwife is right.... but dont know what to do in the meantime? Can I prevent it getting much worse? I was made redundant just before I got pregnant and I earn a fairly decent living from walking dogs at the moment.. so will be absolutely buggered if I have to give it up!!

Sorry to be such a moaner - I just feel a bit overwhelmed at the prospect of it all x

God, I'm so glad to have found this thread as I'm pretty sure I have SPD. I started with pain in my groin at the right side at around 20 weeks & its steadily been getting worse-its now also in the middle & down my inner thighs. I am really struggling to get in & out of bed, the bath & the car & to turn over in bed. I am ok when I am sat down but if I sit for any length of time, I'm in agony when I get up. I do see a consultant obstetrician every 4 weeks as I live in Spain & have private insurance but he didnt seem to know what it was (maybe SPD isnt that well known over here) Anyway, its great to have found others to chat to who know what you are going through-hope you are all ok tonight.