9 weeks pregnant and already experiencing pelvic instability??

Hi, first of all congratulations!
It could be round ligament pain, but that's also a bit early for that. You might just have overstrained yourself.

I think it's best to get it checked out properly. Make an appointment with your midwife or GP. If it's pelvic instability, you can find a good physio who specializes in this and make an appointment with your occupational health physician to see if work adjustments are needed.

Hi Sophie,
Most people only get BI from the 7th month, but it can happen earlier!
Although I think 9 weeks is really early..

Check out the topic "Pelvic instability, who else?" (I think it was under Health, in the 3rd trimester.)
I can't really talk about it because I haven't had any issues myself..

Hopefully not for you either, and I hope it gets better quickly!!! Make sure to mention it at your next check-up!!
Love, Olivia..

I did indeed have pelvic issues early on and kept walking because I thought I was pregnant and the pain was just part of it. Until at 20 weeks I started getting leg cramps every time I walked, then suddenly this paralyzing pain would shoot through one of my buttocks and down my leg so I’d just collapse. I thought, hmm, that doesn’t sound right. Then I ended up seeing a pelvic physio who immediately said I couldn’t work anymore (I work at the market, which involves a lot of standing, lifting, and hard work). That was quite a shock. She told me that if you feel pain or discomfort, those are signals from your body that you need to listen to. It was so severe that after a day of work, once I got home and sat on the couch, I literally couldn’t walk anymore, and my husband had to carry me to the bedroom. I just couldn’t walk. I’m so glad I had that physio; she was my brake when I didn’t know what to do. Thanks to her, I didn’t have to lie flat for too long after giving birth, because with pelvic issues, there’s always the question of whether they’ll go away right after birth, and this also takes time to stabilize. Of course, there are degrees of pelvic issues, and I should have listened to my body much earlier. So, if you’re unsure, talk to your midwife or OB-GYN; they can refer you to a physio. And believe me, don’t stubbornly keep walking; pain is a warning, listen to it.

Hi there.
I’m also someone with pelvic instability and 10 weeks pregnant. This is our fifth baby. After the third birth (a very fast delivery), my pelvis took quite a hit, and I’ve had pain ever since. During pregnancy, the hormones can make your muscles looser if you’re prone to that.
What you can do is:
Build in lots of rest in your day. Don’t stand, sit, lie down, or lift too much.
Also go to a physio for exercises to strengthen everything.
And especially accept that you can’t do everything right now.
Wishing you lots of strength.
Denise

Hi.
I also had pelvic pain very early on. For me, it’s because I’m hypermobile. From 13 weeks I started going to physio. You can still do pretty much everything, but only for 5 or 10 minutes at a time. I also couldn’t work anymore because of the BP really quickly. It was truly awful. I’ve been home for almost the whole pregnancy. Now at 37 weeks, so we’re almost there, thankfully. When getting out of bed, lie on your side first and then push yourself up. Same when getting into bed: sit down first, then lie on your side and get into the desired position. Just try to keep doing as much as you can. Walking, cycling. Don’t sit on a hard chair. Take rest when your body tells you to because of the pain. Vacuuming and mopping are very hard with BP. Also, don’t stand on one leg anymore. So sit down when putting on clothes. And if you’re, for example, standing in line at the shop, make sure you don’t lean on one leg. These are my tips to apply.

I'm 16 weeks pregnant now, but I've already had quite a bit of pelvic pain since 9 weeks. For the past two days, though, I haven't had any pain at all—not even a little bit. I'm super happy about it, of course, but it also feels a bit strange. I don't know what I've done differently in the past few days compared to usual. Has anyone here experienced this? Can pelvic pain go away during pregnancy?

I'm 12 weeks now and really struggling. After a day of work, I can barely stand up or walk. I went to the doctor, and they suspect BI (back issues) and referred me to a physiotherapist, where I'm going this week. I'm curious what they'll say. But my job only involves standing, lifting, and walking, and my body basically shuts down by midday. I'm torn—should I already cut back on work? I know I should listen to my body, but 12 weeks feels so early!?

I'm 12 weeks pregnant and now starting to get pelvic pain on the right side that radiates down my leg.
I have a standing job, but is this not too early?

12 weeks is early but not impossible. I myself already have pelvic instability from 12 weeks into my second pregnancy.
I’d definitely contact a pelvic physiotherapist as soon as possible. They can give you tips and exercises to possibly prevent it from getting worse. Also, varying your activities is always good. So alternate standing with sitting and walking.

It can get even crazier: I now have a daughter who is six months old. During my pregnancy, I had pelvic instability starting at exactly 6 weeks and 6 days. It was ultimately so severe that at 27 weeks I developed a kidney infection (a bladder infection that had moved upward) because my mobility was so restricted that I couldn't even walk to the restroom or the coffee machine at work anymore; that distance was already too far.

But I can reassure you: in cases of true pelvic instability, the pelvis becomes stable again once the baby's head drops (my midwife explained this to me). As a result, from week 36 onward, I really had much less discomfort. I could walk distances I had completely forgotten how to manage, like walking through all the aisles of the supermarket. Even things like bending down to pack the (washing) machine became much easier again.

Good luck with your pregnancy!

I'm also 8 weeks pregnant here and already experiencing a lot of pelvic pain. With my first pregnancy, I had to stop early due to pelvic instability, but I'm hoping to go longer this time.

Hi there,
I'm 9 weeks pregnant now, but that's totally fine.
It's early, but it's definitely possible.

Two years ago, I had an accident and got back problems as a result.
My GP already told me then that if I got pregnant, I might have issues throughout the whole pregnancy.

You need to listen to your body and make sure to rest well.
(even though that can sometimes be hard)

I wish you all the best with your pregnancy.

Hi, I'm 16 weeks pregnant and have had symphysis pain for a week now. I experience a lot of pain when standing for too long (max 10 minutes) or lifting too much. I work in childcare, so that's intensive lifting work. Unfortunately, it looks like I'll have to stop working because I can't manage anymore. Working half-days is also too heavy. I also think this is quite early since I only got symphysis pain at 28 weeks during my first pregnancy... I mainly feel very guilty towards my colleagues/boss because I'm already signing off sick early in the pregnancy. Am I the only one with feelings of guilt?