Labour with severe pelvic pain?

[Connah'sMommy]

I had SPD in my last pregnancy but it wasnt half as bad as this time.

Im actually at a point where getting up and moving around is reducing me to tears...and god forbid i want to turn over in bed!
I cant even lift my son up anymore its that bad

Im hoping to labour naturally at home,this is all dependednt on the next few weeks due to bp problems.

So my question is, given that im in so much pain with my hips and pelvis...will labour be an absolute nightmare?

I went into it last time with an open mind and it went perfectly with little pain relief but why do i get the feeling its going to feel like someone is trying to split me in 2 this time

So anyone with experience...is it alot worse? am i likely to be begging for pain relief?

thanks xx

 

[Lunaty]

From what ive read labor should generally go smoother since the cartilage that is causing the pain has more give!

However your best bet is to give birth in the water on all fours or a position tha tallows you to keep your legs semi close together (or in a position that is comfortable)

I am in the same situation and im hoping to have a home/waterbirth and im just really hoping the labor pains will overpower anything else (which im sure it will!)

Your hormones are a powerful thing.. (just think of having sex etc. you kin dof forget how much pain your in until your done!) hahaha

 

[fieldmouse]

I'd be interested to hear others' experiences too. I don't have any previous experience but it's something I'm starting to worry about now as I've got spd. I'm not too bad during the day but lying in bed is awful and it's very painful if I'm in one position too long, so this is making me feel worried about labour. And I'm also worried about causing permenant damage. I've actually just seen my physio about this and she was talking about good labour positions with me - she said to go with what your body is telling you pain-wise but as a rule, being on your back is not great or anything that involves squatting. Leaning over a chair/beanbag or being supported on all fours is good. Also lying on your side, although for me that's actually very uncomfortable. She also said that epidurals aren't a good idea unless you really have to have one as they mask the pelvic pain so you can end up in a position that will cause more lasting damage after the birth as you don't realise you are in pain with it. I'm going to avoid an epidural unless it's impossible not to. Being in the water can apparently really help, so long as you can get in and out of the pool OK, which might be a problem for me! I feel more worried about the spd than anything else to do with labour so I really hope it turns out OK.

 

[Nicolemc]

did your SPD Leave when you had your baby? i have unbearable SPD for the 1st time

 

[Blah11]

^ Yes, SPD leaves but it can take a while.


Remember your body makes loads of powerful natural pain relief when you're in labour

 

[Connah'sMommy]

did your SPD Leave when you had your baby? i have unbearable SPD for the 1st time

When i had it the first time round it gradually got better.Not right away though and my hip was never really the same, still had pain with it every now and again unfortunately xx

 

[purapura]

It is also my first time, and I suffer from PGP. I am terrified to think how it will go.
Would love to here from others how it was for them.

My pains are really really bad when in bed and when I separate my legs... so very scared if they will (at the hospital) will not let me have it my way (water or on all four)

 

[shelley22]

My Mum has spd permanently because at the time she has my brother it wasnt well known like it is now. She would say that you shouldnt do anything you don't feel comfortable with, research what positions are best for giving birth and if you still have it a bit after to be careful what you do afterwards such as lifting etc as she was never advised correctly and was treated incorrectly at the hospital and now has it permanently. This isnt meant to scare but just advise you as Ive seen what it can do when not treated properly, also make sure that your midwifes/consultants/whoever is in the room with you when delivering is aware. x