United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I am curious if any of the mother's have sustained injuries and what kind. My son, Joseph, was 10lbs 11oz at birth and became stuck on my pubic symphysis, the cartilage between the hip bones in the front, the dr.s pulled on his little head so hard that instead of Joseph's shoulder becoming unstuck my pubic symphasis separated. An x-ray was done only because my husband demanded it be done. It only took them 4 days and one panic attack while trying to get back in bed to see I really needed one. The X-ray revealed that my pubic symphasis seperated 2 full inches. I couldn't walk without the assistance of a walker for at least two weeks, was in excruciating pain anytime a sat too long, laid down too long, and forget about laying on my side. I couldn't pick up my children for three weeks. Here it is eight months later, after 3 months of PT, and I am still having trouble with balance, leg weekness and I can even feel my pubic symphasis seperate with certain movements. Anybody else have this issue?
Breonna
Mother of Joseph, 8 m, LOBPI

Hello Breonna,
Maybe it would get some more responses if you'd "Copy & Paste" your above message onto the "General Message Board ALSO. I do remember some Mom's posting on your similar question awhile ago.

HUGS to you and Joseph,
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI/68 & Proud of it!..[sometimes sound "Bossy'
but I love you'all]

When I entered - pubic symphasis seperated - under search in the general area quite a number of referrences came up. Like Carolyn said I did see it mentioned before by others.
Good luck,
Sue

Breonna,

I have experienced very similar problems since Aria's birth 8 months ago. I believe you will find, if you post this question on the General board, that many of us were severely injured during the births of our children.

It seems that a birth resulting in an OBPI often injures both infant and mother. So strange that many in the medical field are unfamiliar with ways to avoid this...