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I always knew I was a little dysfunctional

Heh.

So, ya' know how I've been so amazed at how "easy" this pregnancy has gone? Well, it's taken a slight turn for the worse and I am in pain. It hurts to walk, stand, lay down and, well, exist.

Ladies and gentlemen, introducing Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction.

The symphysis pubis is the joint where two of the four pelvic bones, the sacrum and coccyx at the back, and the two hip bones at the sides meet at the front of the pelvis. These pelvic joints are held together by very strong ligaments that are designed to prevent movement. The fibrocartilage holding the symphysis pubis together lengthens during pregnancy to prepare for the forces of childbirth. If the joint does not function sufficiently this could result in pain and or instability; this is symphysis pubis dysfunction. SPD affects approximately one in 35 women.

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Comments

Hey Bud,
That sounds painful! Darn. So sorry to hear that. You look great...does that count for anything?

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