Pregnant Roxy Horner admits it is ‘excruciating’ to move amid struggles with SPD in third trimester as she prepares to welcome first child with Jack Whitehall
Roxy Horner has admitted to being in “excruciating” pain as she described her struggles during the third trimester of her pregnancy.
The model, 32, is currently eight months pregnant with her first child, a daughter, with Jack Whitehall and is counting down the days until her due date.
And Roxy has now opened up about her health issues in the last trimester of her pregnancy, sharing how she was left with “aching” pain.
She revealed via her Instagram Stories on Monday night that she suffers from pelvic pain due to symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD).
Common in pregnancies, SPD is a collection of uncomfortable symptoms caused by stiffness in the pelvic joints or uneven joint movement.
Struggle: Roxy Horner has admitted to being in ‘excruciating’ pain as she described her struggles during the third trimester of her pregnancy
Health: She revealed on her Instagram Stories Monday evening that she struggles with pelvic pain due to symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD)
Roxy shared how she had pain with walking or any movement while struggling with SPD and said her mother Lisa Rae took care of her.
She explained, “Thank God my mom took care of me during this last trimester. I don’t really know what I would have done without her.
“Baby-readying everything with SPD wasn’t easy, but my mom has been really helping me get things organized over the past week and I’m starting to feel a little more comfortable with that.
“I just can’t wait to have a girl here and stop feeling this way. It’s really excruciating to walk or move to the right, but it won’t be long now and apparently all the symptoms of SPD disappear once Bubba arrives.’
Roxy also shared a black and white video showing her belly and how a pregnancy belt has helped her manage her symptoms.
“Plus, I just got a maternity belt which has helped a lot with SPD. I would strongly advise any pregnant woman to get one as soon as possible to avoid pelvic pain,” she added.
Roxy then shared a selfie of herself lying in bed, thanking her fans for their support and sharing how she had “ignored” her painful symptoms for a long time.
She continued, “I’m so thankful for my female followers! It seems many of you have also suffered from SPD and can identify.
Pregnancy: Roxy shared how she hurts with every movement or walk while struggling with SPD, and that she has a pregnancy belt to help ease her symptoms
Support: Roxy then shared a selfie of herself lying in bed as she thanked her fans for their support and shared how she had “ignored” her painful symptoms for a long time
Couple: The model, 32, is currently eight months pregnant with her first child, a daughter, with Jack Whitehall and is counting down the days to her upcoming due date
“From what I’ve learned so far if you’re experiencing pain during pregnancy get it checked out because I ignored mine for too long thinking that was just normal.” I kept holding onto my stomach for support because it was painful to walk and it felt like Bub could just fall out!
“Even sleeping is hard, but I’ve been told the best thing to do with SPD is to rest as much as possible, get a pregnancy support belt, pregnancy pillow, pain meds and see a physio! I hope this helps someone else going through the same thing.”
Earlier this month, Roxy shared that she felt “stressed” and “exhausted” during the particularly “testing” last trimester of her pregnancy.
In her Instagram Stories, Roxy – who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2021 – revealed that she suffers from “a lot of pain” and “terrible insomnia.”
But after suffering a miscarriage last year, Roxy said she’s “counting her blessings” and can’t wait to welcome her “baby girl” into the world.
She began: ‘Last trimester… The past few weeks have tested me, they’ve been really tough.
“I found the first trimester tough. Like the disease, I was throwing up about eight times a day. I threw up every day until about five or six months.
“And then I had a brief moment where I was like, ‘Oh! I’m actually feeling good again!’
“And now I literally can’t remember the last time I slept. Like I’m not kidding, I really am not. So yes, pregnancy is difficult for some people and I am very envious of those who enjoy their pregnancy.”
After her brief rant, Roxy once again took to social media to further clarify her points.
She explained, “As for my previous post, I just wanted to share some realness. Obviously I’ve posted beautiful moments with my belly and I can’t wait to meet our little girl, but I think it’s also important for me to be transparent.
“I’ve been in a lot of pain, especially when I walk or stand for too long, and the insomnia is terrible because I’m so uncomfortable.
“I’m struggling to do anything because I’m exhausted, which is frustrating when we still have so much to do before the baby comes.”
“I’m stressed and sleep-deprived, and I still have the occasional day where I feel nauseous and throw up, even though I’m over eight months pregnant.
Tough times: Earlier this month, Roxy shared that she felt “stressed” and “exhausted” during the particularly “testing” last trimester of her pregnancy
Romance: Roxy and Jack are counting down the days until they welcome their first child together, and have already revealed they are expecting a girl
But at the same time I’m smiling because I’m so excited that our little girl is here and we have a little mover here, which is a great sign and reminds me why I’m going through all this.
“I have no idea why some people have pleasant, easy pregnancies and others have so much trouble, but the end result is a beautiful thing, so that’s all that matters.”
Roxy and Jack are counting down the days until they welcome their first child together, and have already revealed they are expecting a baby girl.
The couple have been dating for over two years and live with their dog Coco in a £17.5 million five-bedroom house in Notting Hill.