My advice for future mums who are a lot earlier on than me... No-one really told me anything about SPD. Basically it's where you pelvic bone is not in alignment this happens because your muscles soften in preparation for birth. If this happens to you.. It's going to hurt like shit I'm not going to sugar coat it. It will probably go away once you have had your baby. You may have pains in your upper thighs but most probably in your pelvic bone. I have both and trust me it's hell. It will feel like someone is stabbing you. Pregnancy isn't always a walk in the park it may not be early labour you are experiencing but in fact SPD. Just hang in there that's my advice and your doing great :) every painful footstep is a step closer to having your baby. X you can try a pregnancy belt which I'm going to try, paracetamol doesn't work or at least it didn't work for me .. I'll give you an update if belt works :) the midwife at the hospital that says 'oooh this is normal' is not the advice you need screw that. And screw anyone that tells you that it's nothing. You need how am I going to cope with the pain? how I am going to make the best of this situation? X