Giving birth to a child is not easy as a woman has to face many physiological and emotional changes. We often consult top Pregnancy Doctors in South Delhi to ensure safe pregnancy and identify any unexpected problems at the right stage. Now, we might not be wrong if we say only very few of us ask about the complications a woman may face after childbirth. In this post, we will be discussing one of the inflammatory conditions that generally affect postpartum women. The condition we are talking about is osteitis pubis. Let us have look in detail.
Osteitis Pubis – An Overview
Osteitis pubis is a condition in which pubic symphysis gets inflamed. It can occur during pregnancy because of added body weight and position of the developing fetus. Ligaments in the pubic symphysis (the junction where the right and left pubic bones meet) also get affected because of hormonal changes that relax the ligaments to prepare them for childbirth.
What Causes Osteitis Pubis?
Osteitis pubis occurs because of the instability of pelvic bones that becomes worse during pregnancy. The hormone relaxin is known to be the cause of this.
It is noticed that some women do experience alignment changes in their pelvis due to pregnancy and the effects of delivery. This may also occur because of the way the mother holds the baby postpartum. Now, these changes can become worse when the mother starts exercising after childbirth. To avoid this, it is very important to have good stability and proper alignment of the body during the workout. If alignment is not proper and muscles are not strong enough to absorb the impact during workouts, there will be a higher risk of developing osteitis pubis postpartum.
What Are the Symptoms of Osteitis Pubis?
Osteitis pubis is a painful condition in which women experience pain in the groin and lower belly. Besides this, pain or tenderness is also felt when pressure is applied in the front of the pubic bones. In the starting, pain may be gradual but as time passes, constant pain will be there. In severe cases, the pain reaches the stage where it becomes difficult for the woman to even stand or stand.
How is Osteitis Pubis Treated?
Osteitis pubis doesn’t require surgery or any prescription medicines for treatment. The condition occurs because of imbalance and hence, reducing strain spasms is the key to improvement. In such cases, having proper rest along with avoiding physical activities or exercises that aggravate pain is a must.
To ease pain, an ice pack can be of great help. Besides this, the doctor may suggest non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines to improve pain if required.
To know more about osteitis pubis and other conditions that may affect women after pregnancy, consult Dr. Ruchi Tandon, one of the top 10 gynecologist in South Delhi.
