SPD and threatened early labour

[ALR]

Just a quick question. I am on my 4th PG (29 wks) and have SPD so much so the physio was able to feel the gap in my pelvis ! I am now all set to go to regular massage. My question is: I mentioned to my physio that I have a bad feeling I will go into labour much earlier than previously and she replied yes that she thought it would be a distinct possibility! Has this happened to anyone?? I am worried about having a really premmie baby?? Any advice or information would be greatfully received.
Anne

[ALR]

Oops I should have mentioned that I have experienced threatened labour with each of my other babies and have delivered 2-3 weeks early with them

[MamaPan]

hmm i am not sure.. though i dont think SPD is an indicator of early labour likelihood? at least i wasnt told this!!
(your history could be though)

if you are worried i would spk with your midwife or dr - they would have more of an idea. i am a big physio advocate but i think you would get more reliable info on pre term labour etc from midwife or dr.

hope it doesnt get too bad...

[ALR]

Thanks i don't know why I am so nervous this time? I think Its because I feel so Loose that I cant seem to shake this feeling. I spent the weekedn in bed with bad cramp (every 4 minutes) but it eventually subsided but kept coming back if I got up. My last Pg I ended up using a walking frame (you knwo the nanna sort) for the last 8 weeks.
i hope I am just being paranoid.

[alioops]

Hi ALR

I have Diastasis of the Syphisis Pubis. DSP or SPD are not indicators of threatened prem labour (I wouldn't have complained if she came earlier though), but it is an indicator for a fast labour, as it makes it easier for your pelvis to open up. If bubs is in the wrong position it can put bub into a position to push the gap further, which is not something you want. If you are likely to have a TPL then just be very aware of how fast you may progress, and maybe ask if you can have more regular appointments to keep an eye on your progress.