Sciatica at end of pregnancy

[newmumtobe1998]

Did anyone else experience sciatica at the end of their pregnancy? Mine started at 36 weeks and feels like it’s getting worse. Now 37 weeks. It started in my lower back and now is mainly in my left buttock cheek. I can only describe the pain as a ‘catching’ pain when I move my leg any how. Walking is also incredibly painful.

Anyone got any tips on how to relieve the pain? And what do we think causes it?!

I have had it with both my pregnancies, with the second I had physio (with a physio experienced in pregnancy) and it made such a difference - I also had accupuncture. I’d definitely recommend doing one or both of those. If you google it there are some stretches which can help too. Good luck. It’s really horrible, I hope you get it sorted.