I think swimming also helps relieve this pain.

This is a very interesting read goes to show the old saying is true you learn something new everyday.

Hi all,

I am now 30 weeks pregnant with my first and have just come from the doctors, which didn't seem so helpful other than explaining that normal pregnancy occurances involve separation of the pelvic bone in order for delivery. My description to him was that it feels as though I'd been riding a bike with a really uncomfy seat and the pain won't go away. If this is the pain you're all refering to, could it be that i have this SPD? I am researching into it more as it wasn't explained to me (getting in the car-spot on!) and i'm starting to worry about my birthing options should it get worse. It is unbearable and making me feel quite weepy which is sad cos the rest of my pregnancy has been a breeze. Any more tips or advice in relation to this??

I also suffered this horrible thing!!! The only cure is birth, but the suggestions above will help stop getting the sharp stabbing pains.

you are so spot on! Your advice is exactly what I felt !!! I suffered badly with this condition and it got worse with each pregnancy! All I did was to remind myself that it can be part and parcel of pregnancy and always remember that it is a natural way for your body to get ready for birth!!!  This pubic joint is the one that has the most movement to allow the passage of our precious babies into the world and I think that it can better to know that it is that malleable feature that is causing the pain - at least it means that your body is ready to Deliver!

I too went through this, But it was undiagnosed. My ultrasounds were the most painful, it brought tears to my eyes. I had to have two seperate ones done, as I couldnt take the pain. Wish I could have enjoyed the first sight of my daughter as a joyful one- not a painful one.

I had this during my last pregnancy. It would bring me to tears, and the doctors I had acted like there was nothing that could be done at all. It started when I was about 5 months pregnant, and the worst thing I ever had to go through.

This is my second pregnancy and one that has been so very painful. I was so happy to have stumbled across this site and get the information I needed as to why I am having the most painful pelvic pain.  My pain has started around 8 months pregnant. And like most women when they try to explain this to their doctor they get the usual quick response of “your pregnant its just pregnancy pains”. Without a full explanation as to why or what is causing this pain. I have found that sleeping with an abundance of pillows really helps but the pain does not go away. I think that if more women are suffering from this, doctors should take the time to inform women of what exactly they are going through. Thank you so much for your post!!!

i think i have this also, i get really sore when getting up or going down or if i cross my legs and rolling over ha i dont even try now simple movements hurt and waling is becoming almost impossible i was told by my midwife that it was normal and it would fix itself with time and said there was nothing she could do. i havent found anything to help and im 34 wees pregnant and am trying to put up with the pain and look after my 22mnth old a 4yr old and a 8yr old and now i find out it can get worse after birth, so i really hope there some way to relieve the pain.

I was diagnosed with spd after the birth of my first child, when I woke up the day after the birth and couldn't walk.  I could do a sort of side shuffle but it was very painful.  Two days before I went into labour it felt like I had pulled my groin muscles, and I just put it down to  the baby pushing on my pelvis, as I was 39 weeks pregnant.  Anyway I was sent home from hospital with a support belt and walking frame, and it took about 2 weeks before I could walk around without too much pain.  I found the best thing was to rest as much as possible.  After a month I could drive the car and do most normal things, without too much pelvic pain. It took 6 mths to totally heal.  I am now 25 weeks pregnant with my second child (been 20 months since I had my first child), and have already been experiencing pelvic pain.  If I lift my son (15kgs of him) too much and do walking for more than 15 mins, the pain increases to the point that I find it difficult to walk and turn over in bed.  Rest really helps, (which is difficult when I have a 20mth old toddler to run after!) and my midwife is referring me to a physio, to help minimise the pain.  Lots of people say I should have a c-section but from what I've read it's not really the norm as most of the damage is done during pregnancy.  Has anyone had experience of spd and found it better to have a c-section?? Would love to hear of other experiences with this!!

Wow Im shocked to see how many of you there are that have had this!

AHHAAAAA! It has a name! I got this, and yes, you're right, it isn't exactly the most comfortable thing to endure while pregnant. Still a bit tender there even now. I just had no idea what it was called or exactly what caused it. Thanks for educating me. I don't feel so weird about mentioning that to people now.

I am currently 33 weeks pg, and my pelvic pain is not excrutiating, but is definately very uncomfortable.  i feel like a doll with her legs being yanked off sideways sometimes lol!

a pregancy pillow is a definate must, i don't think I could sleep without it.