Sciatica and Pregnancy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Sciatica and Pregnancy
Sciatica can happen at any time, but in pregnancy you're vulnerable because of the action of certain hormones. The hormone relaxin is released in pregnancy to soften and stretch your ligaments to allow for the size of the growing baby. In addition to this, as your baby grows, your weight is pulled forward, which increases the arch of your lower back. This can lead to pressure on the sciatic nerve, causing pain.
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