Sciatica causes a pain that can go from your back, over the bottom and down the legs and is common during late pregnancy. It can be down to a trapped nerve or the position your baby is in. Make sure you avoid lifting anything heavy and when you sit, try sitting cross-legged on the floor (like school children do). Some sciatica sufferers find sitting very painful so it may be better to lie down. Or sit using a pillow behind the small of your back for support.

When sleeping, see if you can lie on your left hand side, which will help the blood flow better around your body and can help with sciatica during pregnancy. You might find that sleeping with a wedge-shaped pillow underneath your tummy or using hot or cold packs helps to reduce your back pain. And it’s wise to avoid high heeled shoes! Seeing a physiotherapist can help in some cases.