What to do if a pregnant woman has cramps

If a pregnant woman suffers from cramps, it is very uncomfortable. Therefore, many pregnant women want to find a solution to relieve cramps. So what should pregnant women do if they suffer from cramps? Next, this article will introduce to you what to do if pregnant women have cramps. Friends who want to know more about the relevant knowledge may wish to take a look! Please see the detailed introduction below.

Calf cramps are a common problem for many expectant mothers, especially after five months of pregnancy. Most of the symptoms occur during sleep, and the pregnant woman often wakes up in pain due to calf cramps, affecting her sleep quality. In fact, it is normal for pregnant women to experience leg cramps, and pregnant mothers do not need to be too nervous.

The causes of cramps in pregnant women are as follows:

1. After pregnancy, the weight of the pregnant woman will increase significantly, and the burden on her legs will increase, causing her leg muscles to be in a state of fatigue.

2. After pregnancy, the baby's nutritional needs increase, especially the absorption of calcium. If the diet does not contain enough calcium and vitamin D or there is a lack of sunlight, the calcium deficiency will be aggravated, thereby increasing the excitability of muscles and nerves. The blood calcium level at night is lower than during the day, so calf cramps often occur at night.

What should pregnant women do if they have cramps?

1. When the calf cramps, first gently massage the back of the calf (calf) from bottom to top, then massage the big toe and the entire leg. If it still does not relieve, put the foot in a basin of warm water, apply hot compress to the calf, and move the foot. This can usually relieve the cramps.

2. The intake of calcium and vitamin B1 should be increased. Calcium intake should be no less than 500 mg per day. Milk, soy products, nuts, sesame seeds, dried shrimps, crabs, eggs, seafood, etc. are rich in calcium and you should eat more of them. In addition, pregnant women should get more sun exposure. Pregnant women with severe calcium deficiency need to see a doctor.

3. Pregnant women should not stand or sit for long periods of time. They should move around every hour and take a walk outdoors for about half an hour every day. At the same time, avoid excessive fatigue.

4. Pay attention to developing correct walking habits, let your heels touch the ground first; when straightening your calves, bend your toes instead of extending them forward.

5. Wash your feet with warm water every night before going to bed, and massage the back of your calves for 3-5 minutes while washing your feet.

6. Cold factors, such as low room temperature at night in winter, the quilt is too thin when sleeping or the legs and feet are exposed outside the quilt; or a bad sleeping posture, such as lying on your back for a long time, the quilt is pressed on the soles of your feet, or the soles of your feet are against the bed, causing poor blood circulation, which can also cause cramps.

The above is some information about what to do if pregnant women have cramps. The methods introduced above to relieve cramps in pregnant women are relatively simple. I believe that after reading the above introduction, you will have a very good understanding of the relevant methods to relieve cramps in pregnant women. Therefore, for pregnant women who often suffer from cramps, you might as well try the methods introduced above! As long as you stick to it for a long time, the effect is quite good!