Natural Ways to Treat Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction in Pregnancy

The Pubis Symphysis is the small gap where your pubic bones meet in the front. Normally, these are held together by ligaments and a small amount of cartilage. During pregnancy, hormones relax these ligaments and the cartilage to allow the pelvis to open up and let the baby through. Most pregnant women do not feel this during pregnancy or they feel a general looseness with a feeling of pressure or a slight ache in the area.

Some women, however, experience sharp pain toward the front of their pubic bone when it becomes misaligned or if the area is too loose or experiencing too much pressure. The worst pain may be experienced when one leg is lifted or when pressure is put on the pelvic bone by a partner's hand while the mother is lying flat. Rolling over in bed may be extremely painful. Other daily activities such as walking may seem nearly impossible. Some women also experience separation of the Pubis Symphysis that is marked by a popping or clicking feeling as the mother walks.

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction may indicate that the baby is malpositioned, though this is by no means true for all pregnancies. A higher instance of malposition is associated with Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, however. This can include a breech baby, a posterior baby, or a baby whose head is tilted to the side.

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction does not indicate a serious problem (though it may feel otherwise) and does not risk you out of any type of birth. Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction may be painful, but it does not mean that you will require a hospital birth or a cesarean.

There are several ways that you can try to help relieve the pain of Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction. You can try a maternity belt, but this only works for some women. Other women report that sleeping with a pillow between their legs is helpful. Move slowly and try to balance you weight down the center of your body rather than on either side. You may also find that water aerobics help. When getting dressed, sit down on the bed and avoid bending over.

Chiropractic care is also commonly used to relieve the pain of Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction. Contact your chiropractor to see if they provide services for symptoms of pregnancy. An adjustment could help. Other mothers have found other natural remedies that have helped them.

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction may have an effect on how you are able to labor and give birth. Most women report that laboring on their back is far more painful with Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction. You should also avoid pulling back on your knees as you give birth. The hands-and-knees position is generally the most comfortable during labor and birth, but listen to your body. You will naturally get into the position that you need to be in to give birth.

For most women, Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction occurs with subsequent pregnancies, but this is not necessarily always the case. If the pain remains after pregnancy, you will need to seek medical attention to have the Pubis Symphysis repaired. These situations are, however, very rare.