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Expecting and experiencing pelvic pain?

It could be symphysis pubis dysfunction.

pregnant woman with symphysis pubis dysfunction

What is symphysis pubis dysfunction?

How common is SPD in pregnancy?

What are the signs and symptoms of SPD?

pregnant woman with symphysis pubis dysfunction

What causes symphysis pubis dysfunction?

SPD can also worsen after delivery and require medical intervention, but this too is very rare.

So hang in there!

pregnant woman with symphysis pubis dysfunction

pregnant woman with symphysis pubis dysfunction

pregnant woman with symphysis pubis dysfunction

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medical illustration of symphysis pubic dysfunction (SPD)

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medical illustration of symphysis pubic dysfunction (SPD)

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