I have spd/pgp. (Its new name is pelvic girdle pain, but most medical ppl know it by spd)
It is where ur pregnancy hormones work "too" well and loosen your hips, pelvis etc too much. The gaps in ur hips widen, causing the pain. The popping is either air from inbetween the gaps, or the bones clicking together. I had this from 35ish weeks last time, and 20 weeks this time. DO NOT ignore it, especially if u want more kids, and to try n reduce any damage that can be made.
Last time, my midwife brushed it off, didnt make any notes in my materity notes. I have birth naturally, with my legs in the hips of midwifes who pushed my legs that far apart that this time, I am next to immobile. I cant walk far, especially without crutches. I have accupuncture to help with the pain. I am taking up to 8 co-codomol a day to take the edge of the pain. and to be honest, life is shite. I can't play with my kids DD is 3 DS is 20 months. Me and the hubby cant have sex, it hurts me too much, and that kinda kills the moment. I cant get dressed by myself, like socks, trousers etc.
I am not saying this is how it will be for u, but it could be if u do not look after ur body.
The clicking noise n popping feeling is most probably causing damage, so although it hurts to walk "unclicked" it is bad to move ur hips till they crack.
I would speak to ur midwife again, ask her to put it in ur notes. Make sure u make a note of it in ur birth plan.
Also, do u legs hurt to separate them?
I cant lift, or open my legs. especially when lay on my back.
If it hurts when u open them, u need to speak to ur doctor n try and get in to see a physio. she can measure the distance u are pain free when u open them, put this in ur notes and give u a ribbon the length of this to keep around ur knees to stop u pushing ur legs out, causing damage to ur hips n pelvis.
I am having a c-section on the 2nd feb, due to SPD. I have been told if I was to give birth, I would most likely be in a wheelchair, at least for a year - if not forever. Both by my consultant and my physio :'(
Don't be scared, theres lots u can do to help urself, just do not be bullied during birth into positions ur body should not be doing xxxxx