What to do with cramps during pregnancy

Most often, cramps during pregnancy are manifested in the calf muscles. Less commonly, in the neck, back, back or front of the thigh. They can occur both early and late. Often, seizures occur at about the same time of the day.

Seizures can last from a few seconds to minutes - and this is a very difficult test for a pregnant woman.

Why do cramps appear in pregnant women

Lack of vitamins and minerals

The kid "pumps out" a lot of useful substances from the mother's body for its development. And the expectant mother does not always manage to fully compensate for this deficiency. As a result, seizures may occur.

To avoid this, you need to take vitamin complexes for pregnant women and carefully monitor nutrition so that it has enough calcium and magnesium - dill, parsley, avocado, beans, lentils, coriander.

Toxicosis 

If a pregnant woman is tormented by vomiting, then she loses many essential microelements. It is important to replenish this deficit in time so that the cramps do not worsen.

Try to eat neutral foods that won't induce vomiting, such as bread, crackers, or raisins.

Low hemoglobin

If convulsions are accompanied by weakness and dizziness, this may indicate a low hemoglobin. This can be checked with a blood test.

Iron deficiency is replenished by eating eggs, beef, buckwheat, liver, nuts, and pomegranate juice.

Increased progesterone

Due to the increase in the hormone progesterone in the blood, the blood flow in the legs is impaired. To cope with this, you need to provide your legs with a moderate load, be in the fresh air.

To get rid of night cramps in the legs, you need to apply a cream for varicose veins before going to bed, and put your legs on a slight elevation.

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