How to relieve calf soreness in pregnant women

In fact, in daily life, pregnant women should do more aerobic exercise, but they should not let themselves be too tired. They should combine work and rest. If calf soreness occurs, rest more. Let us learn about how to relieve calf soreness in pregnant women.

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Leg soreness may be caused by calcium deficiency or weight gain, which increases the burden on the legs, and lack of regular exercise. It is recommended that you take 2 capsules of Leli calcium capsules every day, exercise more, massage your legs more, promote local blood circulation, and eat more nutritious and easily digestible foods. Protein is the basic substance of life, accounting for about 40% of the dry weight of the human body. Fetal development, uterine and breast hyperplasia of pregnant women all require a lot of protein, so pregnant women should eat more protein-containing foods, such as eggs, lean meat, fish, soy products, etc.; sugar is mainly used to supply energy, pregnant women's metabolism is enhanced, and energy consumption is large, so rice, white flour and other sugary foods should be increased accordingly; pregnant women do not consume much fat, so don't eat too much fat to prevent obesity and increase the burden; usually eat more vegetables and fruits, especially celery, cabbage and other long-fiber vegetables, which help prevent constipation. The development of the fetus's bones, nerves, and hematopoietic organs requires a lot of iron, phosphorus, calcium and various vitamins, so you should pay attention to supplementing these substances during pregnancy. In addition to eating more animal liver, beans, spinach, shellfish and milk in your diet, you can take some iron supplements, calcium tablets and vitamins A, B, C, D, etc. to prevent anemia and calcium deficiency.

More than half of pregnant women experience leg cramps during pregnancy, especially at night when sleeping. The reason is that pregnant women gradually gain weight during pregnancy, the burden on their legs increases, and their leg muscles are often in a state of fatigue; in addition, after pregnancy, the need for calcium increases significantly. After pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, the daily calcium requirement increases to 1200 mg. 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. Once cramps occur, the symptoms can be quickly relieved by pushing the toes toward the head or pushing the heels down hard to over-flex the ankle joint and tighten the gastrocnemius muscle.

To avoid leg cramps, be careful not to over-strain your leg muscles. Do not wear high heels; massage your legs and feet before going to bed; consume more foods rich in calcium and vitamin D; engage in appropriate outdoor activities and get sunlight exposure; take calcium supplements and vitamin D if necessary. However, it should be pointed out that pregnant women should never use calf cramps as an indicator of the need for calcium supplementation, because individual tolerance to calcium deficiency varies, so some pregnant women do not have symptoms of calf cramps when they are calcium deficient.

The above article introduces in detail some methods to relieve calf soreness in pregnant women. I believe everyone has a preliminary understanding, so in daily life, if such a situation occurs, you still need to go to the hospital for examination.