Looking for women who had SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction)?

Yes! I had that - both times - though, luckily, it wasn't as bad in round two. I went to pick up a small bag of laundry when it felt like (this is kinda graphic) a knife was stabbing me in the hoo-hoo! I freaked and had my husband take me to the ER - I thought I was in some scary labor thing even though I was just 6 months. They told me what it was and suggested not picking anything up, going up stairs, or walking really as little as I could get away with. It was awful! The shooting pains with walking were enough to make me suck in gasps of air.

Now, sadly, I had to have an emergency c-section for a totally unrelated issue (cord wrapped around the baby) so I don't know about complications with labor. But, it will be OK - the pain is scary but really nothing "super bad" is happening - at least not to the baby. Ugh, it was awful. I too took tylenol and took a lot of hot showers to relieve some of the pain.

I am shocked that they don't believe you - I didn't know what the hell was going on but my OB was very familiar with it. Maybe you can find a more understanding doc?

i went through this too.

I chose to go to a chiropractor for adjustments. It is also good because it will help with the birth and canal..and your posture..it it positive for many reasons.

Mine was so bad i couldnt lift my legs.

It is true, while you are in labor these are issues that you need to notify your doctor on, and the nurses on duty as well and tell them you need alternate birthing methods (positions) such as side lying etc. Otherwise I beleive you could cause damage. My midwife provided me a birthing chair at the hospital....this was a good position for me. Dont you dare (sorry for the emotion) let them put you in stirrups! That is the most horrible birthing position! And would be very painful for spd. upright or on all fours would be the best. You shouldnt have to convince anyone, tell them..this is how you want it! maybe you could try a birth plan, htere are plenty on line set fro examples. I still have some problem 11 mos later, but most of it dissipated several months after my baby girl was born. Good luck, it will be over soon. Maybe you could try a heat pack too? The chiropractor will do adjustments...down there around the pubic bone area. good luck

You call the shots here.

I feel your pain!

Oh gosh I feel ya, hon.

I also had to deal with pelvic pain, WALKED to & from work, where I spent the whole shift (9-15hrs) walking & lifting things because, lucky me, I'm a waitress.

Amazingly enough, extra strength tylenol really did help immensely. I HATE taking medications & avoid them at all costs but it finally became absolutely intolerable & the mild relief I felt was worth it.

I also slept or had to lie down with a pillow between my legs to help support my hips.

I can't help you with the labor concern because I had to have a C-section after 16hrs of labor because, amazingly enough, my hips weren't wide enough for my son to get through. Haha, all that pain from my ligaments being 'too loose' & my hips werent capable of spreading.

I also had an epidural so I didn't really feel anything from the waist down for the majority of my labor.

I do with you luck & INSIST with your delivering doctor that you need to have the pain in your hips taken into consideration.

Good luck, hon. It really gets better quite fast after delivery. I stopped having any pain within two days of my son being born.