excruciating pelvic pain-is natural birth still possible?

[7807]

Hi

I had terrible lower back pain and pelvic pain in my 40+ week and a bit before too. Like you, walking was horribly painful and I took to getting around the house on the computer chair. I too, was worried about this affecting my the labour I was envisioning (I just wanted the quickest labour I could possible have and fast seemed to equal no intervention- all going well). I found that when the contractions started, they were so full on that all the other pain ceased to exist and all I wanted to do was stand and walk around because it was the first time in ages that I could! I was so pumped to get the baby out because I was so sick of sitting and aching all, it really motivated me to cope with the contraction pain because it was a means to an end. I knew that the contractions would stop when the baby was born but the other pain, I thought that would never end. All the best for the days leading up to the big day. It will come and then you'll be mobile again!!

 

[mushi]

hi tracey nicole...yes i did experience the same kind of pain for my second pregnancy....it felt like someone is pulling yr pelvis apart and it is stretching uncontrollably....my doc suggested i see a physiotherapist....and do some exercices....no drugs could help cure this except pain killers....but i opted to wait it out and sure enough after 3 agonising months it just disappreared....i got it frm the 6th to the 8th month.....it did not affect my labour one bit.....in fact my labour was really short - 3 hours!! so if it does help then just u r plain lucky!

 

[Tracey Nicole]

hi 7807 - i am sorry to hear your story but many thanks for this, it really has helped me. you have inspired me somewhat. i look forward to standing again!!! did the pelvic pain go away after the baby was born?? I hope so.


hi mushy, thanks for your comments as well. you must have been distraught after three months. i pray for your quick labour.


as a side, what positions did you birth in to take as much pressure of the pelvis???


take care to both of you.... trace

 

[pooch]

my spd was completely gone within a few days

 

[anamama]

Hi tracey Nicole,
I also had pelvic pain for my 2nd pregnancy although it might not be as bad as your situation. I was very determined to have a drug free birth like my first pregnancy. I remained faithful, trusted my own body as well as the doctor's advice who reassured me that I would be fine. My labour went very well and my baby boy was born within an hour and I experienced a totally drug free birth. I do hope my experience will encourage you and wishing you all the best!