Well any pain that's causing THAT much discomfort should be mentioned to your doctor, I felt crampy/uncomfortable at 33 weeks, and still do, but I never feel a continuous pain in my pubic bone. Maybe the baby is laying on something, or maybe your body is getting ready, you're getting close! :]
Well I was checking on the internet and it turns out it could be something called symphysis pubic dysfunction. I guess it is a symptom of pregnancy in which the pubic bone starts to separate - I will definitely be asking my doctor about it.
Ah that doesn't sound fun! I hope it gets better for you!
That pain is called Symphisis Pubis Diastasis, better known as SPD....it happens because your body is producing extra relaxin hormone to loosen up your joints to get ready for delivery and being 33 weeks your belly is getting bigger and heavier and so those separating ligaments and the weight make it hurt. I've been having that pain since I was 17 weeks so...I know how it is.
Anyway there's not much that you can do about it, I know it hurts like hell but when you are sleeping put a pillow between your legs and sleep on your side, when you get up just try to stretch and do not sit with your legs crossed. The one that works for me the most is sitting on the floor with your legs spread appart and push your torso forward, it will hurt, but it will feel better afterwards.
Your doctor will tell you to wear a belly support band or a girdle and they may check for urine infection, most doctors don't know about this pain. Sometimes it gets combined with Sciatic nerve pain and round ligament pain because all of those hip ligaments are stretching to their max in the third trimester...
just think 7 more weeks to go....I've gotten used to it by now since i've had it for so long. Good luck.
Thanks Mumita! I've slowly figured out what makes me feel better (as it started out with a small pain about 3 or 4 weeks ago), however, I've had problems with my hips since about 18 weeks.... Laying down seems to help a lot.
Anyways, 7 more weeks!!!!!! AAHHH!!!!