28 Weeks Pregnant

Sciatica (tingling leg pain)

This is it — at 28 weeks pregnant, you’re two-thirds of the way to the finish line as you enter the third trimester. And what a difference a trimester makes!

Gone, most likely, are the days when you could call pregnancy “comfortable” — that is, if you ever did. Now, your baby’s kicking (or lack of) is keeping you up at night and worried during the day, your feet may be swollen, you’re getting tired all over again and your backache is a pain that just won’t quit.

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And even though she hasn’t started crying yet, it may seem like your baby’s getting on your nerves already — literally. As she gets settled into position for birth, your little one’s head and your growing uterus may rest on the sciatic nerve in the lower part of your spine.

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If that happens, you may feel sharp, shooting pain, tingling or numbness that starts in your buttocks and radiates down the back of your legs — otherwise known as sciatica. The pain of sciatica can be quite intense at times, and though it may pass if your baby shifts positions, it can also linger until you’ve delivered.

A heating pad, a warm tub, stretches or just some self-imposed bed rest can help with the discomfort. So can pregnancy-approved physical therapy and some complementary and alternative therapies.

Feeling sensitive (skin)?

Sensitive skin can surface during pregnancy — even in someone who’s never had sensitive skin before. Some parts of the body may react because they’re dry and flaky, others because of heat rash or an external irritant, like the lotion you’ve been using for the past 10 years, which is suddenly driving you crazy.

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Typically the most sensitive spot is the belly, as it stretches. Other potential trouble spots include your hips and thighs.

Your raging hormones make you more sensitive to contact with substances that might not normally affect you, such as sunlight, heat, detergents, chlorine and even certain foods. And if you’ve got eczema, you can expect some major flare-ups — or if you’re very lucky, a nine-month respite.

For itchy spots, a dab of calamine lotion should do the trick. If any rash or irritation lasts longer than a couple of days, ask your practitioner about next steps. Avoid products that are laden with tons of additives, dyes or fragrance, any of which can exacerbate the problem.

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