Cramps during pregnancy

Many pregnant women wake up startled at night because a muscle in their leg has contracted and this causes them a rather annoying momentary pain. It is the cramps of pregnancy and, if they also happen in the third trimester of pregnancy is added the difficulty of movement to be able to stretch the f

Many pregnant women wake up startled at night because a muscle in their leg has contracted and this causes them a rather annoying momentary pain. It is the cramps of pregnancy and, if they also happen in the third trimester of pregnancy is added the difficulty of movement to be able to stretch the foot well and that the pain disappears

The cramps of pregnancy

The cramps are involuntary contractions of one or more muscles that usually occur at calf height, usually in the calf. Occasionally, they also occur in the abdominal muscles. It is a painful sensation but it usually subsides at once.

Women who suffer from cramping before pregnancy are more likely to experience cramping during pregnancy. They are usually related to muscle fatigue. It is believed that they are associated with fatigue, changes in temperature or permanence in a position that depletes the muscle. Even a bad gesture can end in a cramp. Cramps occur mainly during the night, when the body is in a state of relaxation, and are more frequent in the second trimester of pregnancy. On the other hand, during pregnancy, the growth of the uterus can press on some nerve and this makes cramps more frequent.Once the cramping has occurred, the best way for the pain and muscle to relax is to

stretch the leg well bringing your toes hacia, so you work the muscle in the opposite direction and gradually it expands. In the final stretch of pregnancy it will be difficult for you to get to the foot to pull it towards you, so you will have to ask for help. If you find yourself alone, you can put your heel on the floor and your toes on the wall and push forward, so you can stretch the muscle.

Occasionally cramps during pregnancy are due to a deficiency of vitamin B6. If cramping episodes are very frequent, your doctor may prescribe a supplement with this vitamin. For your part you can eat bananas, rich in magnesium and potassiumbecause they will favor the appearance of annoying cramps.

To avoid its appearance you must also take care of the posture you adopt, avoiding overloading the extremities. Drink plenty of water, walk every day, perform gentle massages on the legs, wear flat shoes, or perform cold showers on the legs are some tips you can do to prevent cramps during pregnancy.