SPD in pregnancy - what you can do to help

Symphysis pubis (or SPD) pain in pregnancy can be crippling. It's quite common for pregnant women to experience SPD during pregnancy and today I want to talk about what you can do to help manage the pain.
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[@lisamelendy8755]

Thank you so much! I've been trying to open the hips for giving birth, but I guess I've been doing it too much!

[@myriahconlin733]

I have the sharp stabbing pain, dull pain, and it's on both hips joint areas as well as the entire front of my groin.

[@BettinaRae]

That definitely sounds like SPD. I’d see a physio for some individual support.

[@sabinac.2631]

Hi Bettina, what kind of Sport and exercises can I do? I want to stay active and I am really struggling by doing only soft exercises. Are squats ok? Thank you in advance for your feedback!

[@BettinaRae]

Yes you can. Just use a band or strap around your thighs to keep your legs no wider than hip distance. Walking is great and often relieves SI pain, but listening to your body is best. I know it’s frustrating but you’ll get back to your regular workouts soon!

[@sabinac.2631]

Bettina Rae thank you so much! It’s really frustrating when you’re completely blocked because you don’t know what you can do and what not. I am often standing in the gym and have no clue what to do...of course upper body is not a problem but yoga for example...there are so many things that I should avoid and then my motivation is 👎🏽. Anyway...I try to stay active and find exercises which are ok 🙈