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Would you consider getting an epidural? I had one and it was such a RELIEF after months of PGP - the pain was gone almost instantly, it was bliss! If you’re going for VBAC, you might want to discuss the pros and cons with your midwife and/or obstetrician. The cons are discussed *a lot* online (and often wildly exaggerated by the “freebirthers” and scaremongerers), but for me, one of the pros was the idea that if baby got into distress, there wouldn’t be any delay getting spinal/epidural sorted, they could just top up and get baby out quickly. Plus obviously the amazing pain relief. Massive pro there 👍 Appreciate it’s not for everyone, but if you want a positive birthing story with an epidural, I’m always happy to share.
I suffered really badly, walking was near on impossible. But I LOVED my labour. I think I forgot about that pain and concentrated on labour. My labour was very quick though. 1hr20mins start to finish. I'm still really struggling with PGP now though. Speak to your midwife and let her know your worries x
I suffered with PGP and 3months postpartum still having physio- xray said I have Diastasis recti in the pelvis area. In labour no extra pain just normal labour pains. But then pain returned afterbirth but was diagnosed with diastasis.
I lost my mobility in pregnancy by 18 weeks. I did see a pelvic health specialist physio though who did manual therapy and acupuncture and got me my mobility back (by 40 weeks I was off the codeine and even able to drive short distances again). I loved my labour though I had a home, water birth so I don't know if that made a difference. I would definitely say to push hard for more treatment with the pain now to prepare you for labour.