PSD-bedrest?

jlovesky

I have read and heard that many women dealing with pubis symphysis dysfunction can end up on bed rest before delivery. I am wondering what factors would lead to a "need" to be on bed rest. I mentioned to my doctor that I definitely think I am dealing with this due to the severe groin pain and the other symptoms that accompany PSD. He told me that is just part of pregnancy and to put my feet up as much as I could.

I think after doing some research I am not nearly as bad as many women can get but over the past week the pain has definitely increased and become more frequent. I am just wondering if bed rest is only ordered because it becomes to painful to continue with everyday activities or if it can reach a point that its not safe or healthy to continue working and running around as normal. Still have 10 weeks to go, I can only imagine it will keep on keepin' on!

NagaWater

If your doctor said you are fine you are fine.
Pregnancy is extremely painful. Self diagnosing yourself with something just because you hurt is going to end poorly.
At this stage in your pregnancy baby is gaining weight a lot faster and is pressing on your pelvic area more, it's 100% normal to be in pain.

Keep your doctor informed with you pain levels and if they feel the need to put you on bed rest they will.

This site has lots of ways you can help relieve the pain at home. See if that help.
https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a546492/pelvic-pain-spd

jlovesky

Thank you @NagaWater I will check that link out for sure! I suppose I should not have stated it as I definitely have that.:) Not complaining about my pains, all for a VERY good cause...just want to make sure I keep me and baby safe!

 

jennypolkadots

I don't understand why so many doctors say this is just par for the course. Some discomfort is, but SPD really can be helped. I started getting SPD at 30 weeks and hightailed it to a chiropractor. My mom had the same issue during pregnancy so I knew what to look for. If not for the chiro, I think I would have ended up on bed rest or at least barely able to walk. There were times that the pain was excruciating, like my pelvis is made of glass or completely stiff and I can't move. You should go see a physical therapist or chiropractor who can help you with this. I recommend seeing a female chiropractor, because she will need to do hands on pelvic bone work. 

You need to understand what is going on with your pelvic bones and try to keep in alignment as much as possible. Sit with your legs together, be careful doing things like getting in/out of cars where you move one leg at a time. Get your husband to help you stand from laying or getting out of bed. Do lots and lots of kegel exercises to improve the pelvic floor muscles. Doing deep squats also helps the pelvic floor. I use a little inflated ball and squeeze it between my knees, 2 sets of 20 a day to help as well. Do not sit cross legged or in butterfly position. Swimming (front crawl only), walking in shorter strides, limiting weight gain, calcium/magnesium supplementation, epsom salt baths, icing your pelvic muscles... all of this really can help. You can't make SPD go away but being careful and getting help from a chiropractor can make it so much more manageable and limit the likelihood you will have issues after birth. I hope this helps and you find some relief. I feel for you, I know how badly it hurts! 

pixieprincss

I am pregnancy 3 with this to an extreme degree (you can read about pregnancy 1 and 2's coping here). Bedrest is pretty controversial with this because it causes the other muscles to atrophy which makes it harder after delivery. Also, pain with this rarely leads to injury so while bedrest may help with some degree of pain, being active despite discomfort can be very healthy.