Hi - just wondering if anyone knows if you can prevent SPD from occurring in further pregnancies? DH is under the impression that if you work on your core muscles, you are less likely to experience SPD - I say its a hormone related thing and it won't help that much.
Does anyone know for sure? We're both just guessing.. LOL
My Physio, Osteo and Ob all say that it is a genetic thing that once you get it in pregnancy, you will always get it and each pregnancy will be a little bit worse.
But.....
Yes I have it again this pregnancy, and I got it slightly earlier, and although it is painful somehow I seem to be coping better this time. I can still roll over in bed without groaning. By this stage last time - nup, no way! I have not used my support belt yet either, I will but only for exercise.
So building your core muscles and managing it throughout your pregnancy should mean that although you have it, it is still a manageable condition.
The bit I am finding harder this time is lifting Jett because as you know you can't always brace to pick up a child from an awkward position!
I only had it mildly in my last pg, but the physio had me doing exercises to strengthen my core and large supporting muscles, so I would assume that by making them strong you would be helping to support the pelvis, back, belly and baby, thus making it less painful. But like you, I'm just guessing, lol!
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Can you prevent SPD?
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