Pubic Symphysis Diastasis
By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com Guide
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Pubic symphysis: Bony prominence in the pelvic bone found in the midline. Landmark from which the doctor often measures during pregnancy to follow growth of the uterus.
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Usually, the right and left pubic bones are fused together at the midline: the pubic symphysis. The hormones of pregnancy, however, soften the dense ligaments of this joint, which allows the pelvic outlet to expand during childbirth.
This measurement is taken from the top of your pubic symphysis (pelvic bone) to the top of your uterus.
If ultrasound is not available, one reliable clinical method of ruling out placenta previa is to check for fetal head engagement just above the pubic symphysis.
Or, alternately, you can just hurt at the pubic joint (the "pubic symphysis").
Symphysis pubic dysfunction: Pain in the pubic symphysis during or after pregnancy. It is caused by a misalignment of the pelvis and/or public bones due to their stretching apart during pregnancy or after delivery.
Symphysis Pubis - The joint between the pubic bones in the front portion of the pelvis, above the vulva. During a vaginal delivery, the pubic symphysis separates slightly to allow the baby to fit through the pelvis.
Squatting poses:
Squatting is inadvisable if there is a concern of premature labour, an incompetent cervix, troublesome knees, or pubic symphysis pain. If a woman is not comfortable in a full squat, she may enjoy a supported or modified squat.
Recovery from pelvic bone problems, such as separated pubic bones (pubic symphysis) or a fractured tailbone (coccyx), can take several months. Treatment includes ice, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and sometimes physical therapy.
 See also: Pregnancy, Delivery, Uterus, Pregnant, Fetus
  
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