Hiya

well I have had symphysis pubis dysfunction for 3 weeks and Im in a ton of pain

Im in the support belt and on crutches, 17 more weeks of this may be the end of me

I have had physion but she says shes done all she can and to talk to my consultant

what can the consultant do?

anyone experianced this

how do I do labor ? the maximum I can part my legs is around 8cm at the knees.

I know I sound like Im moaning but I cant imagine 17 weeks of this

Oh no, you poor thing! It sounds like you are having a horrible time! Have you tried talking to your midwife for advice? If not, maybe push to get a consultant appointment so you can ask him/her all your questions?

I hope you get some answers soon xxx

luckily Ive got in with the onsultant tuesday morning and the midwife wednesday morning, I arnt holding out for any help though

I find the stamp-my-feet-and-refuse-to-move-until-they-do-something approach usually works! Sometimes you have to get stoppy to get listened too.

I hope you get some answers! x x x

There really isn't much that the consultant can do for you aside from prescribing painkillers... Sorry :-/

As far as the delivery goes, I don't know- this is my first. Here's a link for a sample birth plan I found online:

Sample Birth Plan

From what I've read, water is the best place because obviously a lot of the pressure is taken off the joints. How realistic that option is for you, at your hospital, I don't know. I'm opting for a home birth because I know I'll be able to manage it a lot better in an environment I'm comfortable in.

One of the big no-no's for delivering with SPD is apparently on your back, because you can't spread your legs. Likewise having to use stirrups for an assisted delivery/stitching can be detrimental to it.


I've been reading a lot about induction too as this worries me- from my research when they use the synthetic stuff (syncotin??) you're more likely to have to have an epidural and then assisted delivery. I concerns about having an epidural too and doing some lasting damage to my pelvis from not being able to feel the pain and know my capabilities when I know where the pain is. Some places do administer walking epidurals though- mine don't unfortunately.

You will be able to deliver (apparently!) on your left side with your right leg raised- but if yours is anything like mine, this really ISN'T an option. Other positions include on all fours and standing.

xx

hi ive had this for a few weeks and i have found the best thing for me is rest if your working then stop it isnt going to help and just rest walk as little as you can.
hope you feel better

unfortunatly Im ruled out of water birth due to group b strep,

and Im epidural bound due to problems with some painkillers (pethidines a no no) plus the more pain im in the more my breathing alters and sets off my asthma (which is why Im under the consultant to start with due to 75% lung capacity ona good day).

had an epidural last time, and had to be numbed from the rib cage down so no movement at all, plus stirrups

sounds like its pain for me

Shit- you really didn't need this on top of everything else, did you? If it's any comfort (?!) I was reading on a thread somewhere where some lovely women had chipped in and said that it clears up immediately after birth!


There is an end in site for the pain! I did somewhere else too that some midwives/doctors believe it's easier during birth for people with it as there's a lot more give and movement in the pelvis, so the baby comes out a lot quicker!

nope didnt need spd lol

im a doctors nightmare

They may decide to induce you early hun