What causes leg pain during late pregnancy?

It is very difficult for women to be pregnant, because pregnancy not only makes it difficult for women to move, but also in the late pregnancy, the abnormal conditions of women's bodies will become more obvious and more unbearable. In particular, some pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy will experience leg pain, which will seriously affect their mood and walking ability. So what is the reason for leg pain in pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy?

1. Caused by pressure from enlarged uterus. In the late pregnancy, the fetus continues to grow, and the woman's abdomen also gradually expands. The development of the fetus will cause the uterus to grow, which will then press on the sides of the expectant mother's thighs, causing pain in the thigh roots.

2. Caused by nutritional deficiency in late pregnancy. The continuous development of the fetus requires a lot of nutrition, especially in the late pregnancy, the fetus's demand for calcium, vitamins and some trace elements continues to increase, which will cause a lack of nutrients in the pregnant mother's body, and then cause leg pain. At this time, it is recommended that pregnant mothers supplement nutrition in time, eat more foods rich in vitamins, and get more rest.

In order to avoid leg pain in the late pregnancy, pregnant mothers should supplement nutrition in time in the early stages of pregnancy, insist on not being picky about food, eat less spicy and high-salt food, adhere to the habit of eating small meals frequently, and choose some easily digestible food. These seemingly small actions are of great benefit to their own health during pregnancy and the development of the fetus.

Symptoms of leg pain or back pain during pregnancy are related to the compression of the sciatic nerve by the growing fetus. At the same time, leg pain may also be related to calcium deficiency in pregnant women. Pay attention to calcium supplementation in time! The following methods of calcium supplementation are recommended:

(1) Supplement protein-rich foods. Animal protein, such as meat, eggs, fish, milk, blood, and various animal organs; plant protein, such as beans, with soy products being the best

(2) Supplement foods containing vitamins, such as vegetables, fruits and melons, which contain a large amount of vitamins needed by the human body.

(3) Pay attention to the combination of coarse and fine grains

(4) Pay attention to the supplementation of iron, calcium, phosphorus and iodine. Pregnant women should eat more animal blood, liver, egg yolks, green leafy vegetables, soybeans, etc. which are high in iron. You should also eat more bone soup, fish, and shrimp. In the later stages of pregnancy, you can take some calcium tablets to supplement calcium. Kelp contains iodine.

5) During the second and third trimesters, the fetus grows rapidly, so it is especially important to supplement more nutrition during this period.