pelvic instability & labour - your experiences please

[Visitor7]

So, I have pelvic instability. Finally diagnosed 2 weeks ago after me suffering all pregnancy with it. Now what I want to know is, for those that have had it, how was your vaginal birth? My hips & pelvis are killing me, and I'm kind of worried about how I'll go in labour and birthing. I had a drug-free birth last time with DD2 and it was amazing, and would love to do it again. I worry that my pelvis is going to be too sore though.
So please, share your experiences with me. The good, bad and ugly! I wanna hear it all!!

[black_rose]

I was fine, it wasn't an issue pain wise at all but I did have a fast labour though so don't know if that made a difference.

[~clover~]

Mine was pretty good too. It was only the usual things I had pain with. When actually birthing I needed someone to lift my legs & hold them for me, but that was the only issue.
My labour was also pretty quick. Well more than I'm used to!

[*Beema*]

I had a very quick, posterior labour, so my back was hurting more than anything, it didn't make a difference to be in labour, and the pain from the Pelvic Instability was gone by the next day just not my other "injuries"

[Traveller]

Anecdotally I have heard that pelvic instability can mean an easier labour, and the science makes sense (a loose pelvis is easier for a baby to navigate than a tighter one).

My own personal experiences, labour after SPD was easier than labour without. I managed each time with no pain relief, and I have heard that an epidural can make your pelvis worse in fact as you move outwith your comfort boundaries and damage the joint. I'm sure you will be fine.

T
xx

[Michelle71]

8 hour labour with breech DS was no problem (until c-section). On my hands and knees over the swiss ball (or standing) in the shower. Posterior, quick labour with DD and SPD was drug free and fine. I only insisted that there was no pushing my legs back beyond hip level and you stay within the realm of your comfort. There are other birthing positions available to you which are better anyway than on your back (unless that suits you!!)