Anyone suffering from SPD?

Some women develop pelvic pain in pregnancy. This is sometimes called pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) or symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD).

Symptoms of PPGP

PPGP is a collection of uncomfortable symptoms caused by a misalignment or stiffness of your pelvic joints at either the back or front of your pelvis. PPGP is not harmful to your baby, but it can cause severe pain around your pelvic area and make it difficult for you to get around. Different women have different symptoms, and PPGP is worse for some women than others. Symptoms can include:

• pain over the pubic bone at the front in the centre 
• pain across one or both sides of your lower back 
• pain in the area between your vagina and anus (perineum) 

Pain can also radiate to your thighs, and some women feel or hear a clicking or grinding in the pelvic area. The pain can be most noticeable when you are: 

• walking 
• going upstairs 
• standing on one leg (for example, when you’re getting dressed or going upstairs) 
• turning over in bed