Hi Zinnia, I have had SPD/pelvic instability in both of my previous pg's and I'm experiencing it again in this pg. After the birth of my two kiddies I found a marked improvement in the first few weeks, but in all honesty it was a good 12 months before I could say I was pain-free. I was generally ok, but then I would move the wrong way and the pain would 'catch' me IYKWIM. I started exercising gently (swimming/walking) about 6 to 8 weeks after delivery and that seemed ok as long as I didn't push too hard and I was careful about not spreading my legs laterally (scissor movement was ok) no squats, breaststroke etc. I think losing the weight I gained in each pg helped and it also made me feel better about my body.

The pain will get better, a lot of women seem to experience a rapid improvement after delivery and you might be one of the lucky ones! Listen to your body and don't push yourself too hard. There is a new SPD sticky thread around here, but I don't know how to link it???