What to do if a pregnant woman has leg cramps

Leg cramps in pregnant women are a common phenomenon, but for pregnant friends, it is very annoying. So what should pregnant women do if they have leg cramps? Next, this article will introduce several methods to relieve leg cramps in pregnant women, for your reference only. Friends who want to know what to do if pregnant women have leg cramps can continue reading! Please see the detailed introduction below.

Many expectant mothers experience calf cramps during pregnancy, especially in the middle of the night. More than half of expectant mothers often experience calf cramps during pregnancy. They will suddenly wake up due to cramps during sleep at night, and even during the day, especially after sitting for a long time, fatigue or cold. "Leg cramps" are medically known as leg cramps, which are characterized by sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of one or several groups of muscles in the legs, which become very stiff and extremely painful. Although cramps only last a few minutes, muscle discomfort or tenderness can last for several hours after the attack.

What should pregnant women do if they have leg cramps?

1. Eat more calcium-rich foods, dairy products and dark green vegetables.

2. Take calcium tablets, preferably oral calcium tablets containing vitamin D, such as Calcium D tablets. Of course, if necessary, you should ask your doctor to check before taking any supplements.

3. Pregnant women can avoid leg cramps by stretching and bending the soles of their feet upwards and pushing their heels outwards (rather than pointing them toward the toes). In some cases, you can also do this stretch when cramps first start, or try a gentle massage to relieve them.

4. Massage your feet before going to bed, or elevate your feet before sleeping. Do not wear high heels when walking during the day and do not stand for too long to prevent excessive fatigue of the leg muscles.

5. For obvious cramps, hold the back of the chair for support, stand up straight to stretch the muscles in the back of the leg, bend the hips slightly forward, straighten the knees, and breathe deeply and evenly. You can also lean against a wall with the soles of your feet on the floor, your arms straight, leaning forward slightly, and your palms against the wall.

6. When a pregnant woman has leg cramps when sleeping at night, she can also ask her husband to help with hot compresses and massage, which can effectively relieve the pain caused by leg cramps.

The above is an introduction on what to do if pregnant women have leg cramps. I believe that after reading the above introduction, you will have a certain understanding of the methods to relieve leg cramps in pregnant women. For pregnant women who often suffer from leg cramps, you can refer to the methods introduced above! The effect is quite good, you may as well give it a try!