Pregnancy experiences may differ from one woman to the other, while a  majority of expecting mothers will experience some dull, throbbing  aches in the middle of the back or butt, some struggle with the  immense pain of sciatica. Fortunately it is a painful but temporal  condition.

WHAT IS A SCIATICA PAIN?

Sciatica is pain that irritation of the sciatic nerve causes. The main  symptom is shooting pain that starts in the low back and radiates down  the leg. Sciatica is one of the less common causes of back pain during  pregnancy. Sciatica is more likely to arise during the later stages  when the fetus is large.
Getting a restful, sufficient and restorative sleep is an essential  component of an effective sciatica treatment.  However, if your pain  is severe it can be a challenge to find a comfortable sleep position  and to stay asleep through the night.

CAUSES OF SCIATICA PAIN DURING PREGNANCY

•        Weight gain and increased fluid retention
•        Expanding uterus
•        Your growing and breasts shifts your center of gravity forward
•        Your baby’s head can rest on the sciatic nerve
•        A herniated or slipped disc caused by pressure of your growing uterus
So what can you do to relieve sciatica pain? Here are a few home  remedies you can try to help you deal with the pain:
•        Use a warm compress on the spot where you feel the pain
•        When you can, take a break off your feet.
•        Sleep on your side of the body that is pain-free, even though  the best sleep position for pregnant women is “left side”,  sleep on your right side if you feel pain in your left side.
•        Use a firm mattress with extra support. You could  also place a pillow between your legs to help place the pelvis in  better alignment.
•        Try to avoid sitting for lengthy periods.
•        Stretch, try some pelvic exercises.
•        Try swimming
•        Try to gain pregnancy weight at a steady pace.
•        If the pain is severe, talk to a doctor.
•        While resting on your back, use a leg rest

*Medication for pain and physiotherapy are common treatments.

See also:

https://www.wincofoam.com/best-sleep-position-and-mattress-for-pregnant-women/

https://www.wincofoam.com/why-sleeping-too-much-during-pregnancy-is-risky-for-your-baby/

https://www.wincofoam.com/4-maternity-must-haves-for-pregnant-women/

It is well o...may God bless all our mothers.