Severe pelvic/pubic bone pain in third pregnancy?

Question

I never had this pain with my girls. it hurts so bad that I can't get out of bed some times. It also hurts really bad when I have to switch from the gas to the break peddle when I'm driving. It doesn't keep me from do it though(thank god). the only thing that I could find on this when I searched it was symphysis pubis diastasis or basically the pubic bone separating in preparation for birth. I was curious if there is anything else that could cause this. I have an appointment with my doctor next week to look into it but until then I'm driving my self crazy with research. Everything that I've read says that it is harmless and I do hope that it is but I can't help but wonder how something so incredibly painful can be harmless. Any way does any one else know of what else this could be? the only reason I ask is because I'm not sure if I need to be seen sooner than next week and that is the only time my doctor had available.

Answer 1

I'm due 2 days before you and have been experiencing something similar. I think it has to due with the position of the baby. When mine moves up, I don't have the pain as much. When he is down lower, I can barely walk. I don't remember having the pain with my daughters either, but I've been having it for a few weeks now and I think it is normal.

Answer 2

Sit on an exercise ball for a little bit. It helps to take the pain away and pressure off hips. I have to do it every few hours. I would talk to your doc though if you feel like something isn't right then get checked out.  

Answer 3

How far along are you?

If you're in the last few weeks of pregnancy, your baby's head has probably dropped into place in your pelvic area.

You can check yourself by squatting and feeling your cervix/back of your v****a.  You could feel it's head if it's there.

From what my mom has said about her 7 full-term pregnancies is that it gets more painful each time.  She said that with each one of her pregnancies she had more aches and pains, and was more uncomfortable near the end each time.

Hope that helps!

Hopefully your doctor has some positive encouragement for you.

If it gets really bad, call your Dr. They might be able to squeeze you in early so you can get some insight.

Answer 4

I am 27 weeks pregnant also and I am going thru the same thing as you.I have 2 girls and this is a boy.I think we are carrying pretty heavy babies lol.