While you might be tempted to hit the couch and stay put until baby arrives, your best bet is to keep moving despite the pain. If you don't, the pain will likely intensify. An excellent way of coping with sciatica is to take a dip in the pool, since being immersed in water helps to take the weight of the uterus off the sciatic nerve. Nevertheless, you'll want to check with your caregiver first before opting for any of these. You're exhausted but you're having trouble sleeping.
Insomnia is one of the most frustrating third-trimester complaints.
It's caused by hormonal and metabolic changes as well as the size of your uterus, which can make it difficult to get comfortable in any position. Those midnight treks to the bathroom don't make it any easier to get a good night's sleep, either. Tuck one pillow under your abdomen and slip another one between your legs. If you're experiencing a lot of hip pain, tuck a pillow under there, too. Don't exercise or eat a heavy meal too close to bedtime, or your metabolism could go into overdrive and have you tossing and turning until the wee hours of the morning.