Re: Pubic Bone pain question

• Kerri52480

  October 2011

  Ughhh!!! It sucks! This is my 3rd child and I never had this pain with the other 2. Sadly to say, if it's anything like me, it will just get worse from here. I've found that alternating between hot and cold treatments helps. In my case, Icing it was the best and trying to keep your legs shut as much as possible seems to help although it's not always realistic. Sleeping with a pillow between your knees at night also seems to help a bit.
  

   I'm at the point now where I can hardly turn over in bed at night due to the pain and I need assistance getting up out of bed or off the couch, but they say it will all go away once the baby is born.
  

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• Kerri52480

  October 2011

  Stupid Pregnancy Brain! I forgot to mention that my doctor told me that wearing a pelvic girdle can help with this but I havent tried it. She told me that pain like this is called Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction.
  

  
  

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• ImAnRN

  October 2011

  I'm having it too and never experienced it with my 1st either. My DD is also measuring big and has been very low. I find it hurts worse with rest, like sitting or standing for too long. I've started walking because sometimes it's the only relief I get. I had an ultrasound several weeks ago and in order to measure my baby's head, the tech had to place the wand firmly on my pubic bone and I actually yelped in pain, to which she said, "yep. this baby is low!" Thankfully, I only have 6 days left:-) I hope I get some relief once baby is born. good luck!

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• kljustice07

  October 2011

  I don't know why I haven't thought of icing!  Thanks!  Yeah, I'm there already with having trouble rolling over in bed and getting up the in morning with this pain.  I'm almost scared to spread my legs to stretch because I feel like it might pop or something might fall out! Ha!  Luckily I get a ultrasound in 2 weeks to see just how big DS is and where he's positioned.  I've got a feeling he's low and right on top of my pubic bone.  Yay!  Thanks for the advice!!!
  

  

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• GoombaGirl_79

  October 2011

  I'm having this way more than with DS #1... the ligaments/tendons that hold the pubic bone together are stretching and getting ready for delivery (according to my Dr), and it's ususally worse with a second (or third +) baby. The worst for me is trying to roll over in bed..feels like my groin is ripping in half! I have to go soooo sloooowly. Not a whole lot minimizes the pain for me unfortunately, however having a warm bath helps a little... and sleeping with a pillow between my knees helps a little at night.

  

  

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• italianlady247

  October 2011

  My OB did an internal on me because I was having the same pain.  It feels like someone kicked me between my legs with a steel toe boot.  He diagnosed me with having Pubic Symphasis Dystasis.  It's sooo painful.   Some days are worse than others however he did put me out on disability 3 weeks ago and I'm not due for another 5 weeks.  He said Tylenol or ice can help but not much can be done and it should heal after the baby is born.  Hang in there, I feel your pain.

  Donna from NJ EDD 11/29/11 with Baby #1.

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• baby2011boy member

  October 2011

  Here it's very painful to stand and walk. Have used a brace. The encouragement I received from the doc was that it's very common. So sorry you're in pain.
  

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• lijuan09 member

  October 2011

  Get a brace and wear it every time you're going to be walking around or standing a lot. I've had this since 20-something weeks. My OB told me it's the pubic bone separating to prepare for birth.  He didn't tell me it was a disorder!

  Other remedies - take a Tylenol if you really can't stand it anymore, sleep with a pillow between your thighs, try to sit down often but not on anything too low to get up from comfortably. 
  

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• QCinOct member

  October 2011

  I have symphysis pubis dysfunction (with the pain you're describing). With DS, it started around 34 weeks. With this one, it started at 20 w I've been in physical therapy, but I've found a maternity support belt is the thing that makes it feel the best. Doesn't help having a 30lb toddler that wants to be carried a lot!

  I had to stop most exercising (walking, aerobics, etc) but can still ride the recumbent bike. I take it easy when getting in/out of the car, and putting on pants. Thankfully, last time around the pain went away after birth.

  
  

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