Pregnancy abdominal cramps

The pregnant mother's belly needs to be carefully protected. The pregnant mother's belly is the hope of the whole family. The third health of pregnant women is also the greatest happiness of the family. Some pregnant women may experience sudden leg cramps during pregnancy. So what is the reason for this? What to do if you have cramps during pregnancy? Next, the editor will explain it in detail for everyone.

What is the reason for sudden leg cramps during pregnancy?

Generally, as the baby grows, the uterus also gradually expands. The enlarged uterus constantly irritates the abdominal cavity, which can cause abdominal pain. Generally speaking, this is physiological and does not require special treatment. Sleeping on the left side during pregnancy can help relieve pain.

What to do if you have cramps during pregnancy

1. Dietary structure. Usually, you should eat more calcium-rich foods, such as milk, dairy products (cheese, yogurt), pork ribs, and summer fruits to increase the intake of vitamins (especially vitamin D); eat less salty and pickled foods such as sausages and canned foods to avoid edema. Drinking a few glasses of fresh orange, guava or tomato juice every day to replenish minerals is a way to prevent leg cramps.

2. When your leg cramps, touch your foot to the ground immediately. When leg cramps occur, you can get out of bed with your heels on the ground, or lie flat with your heels against the wall; you can also bend your feet up to stretch your calves; in addition, straighten your knees, lift your feet toward your knees, bend them upwards, and carefully circle your ankles to relieve symptoms. But if leg cramps are severe, you should seek medical attention.

3. Stretching exercises during pregnancy. Lie flat on your back, bend your knees at a 45-degree angle and stand up, with your back and feet pressed against the floor. Maintain this posture, then raise your abdomen as much as possible to arch the spine, back and waist muscles, and then return to the original posture. Since the fourth month of pregnancy, I have been doing it twice a day, three times each time. By repeating this exercise, you can relax and contract the pelvic and waist muscles, and soften the birth canal muscles. At home or in a car, you can also do the same posture while squatting. Since the key posture is on the back and waist, you don't have to lie flat to do it.

The above is some of the content that the editor has introduced to everyone about sudden leg cramps during pregnancy. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. Therefore, it is relatively normal, so pregnant mothers do not need to worry. There is no need for special treatment. Just release the stress and adjust your mindset. Just take things as they come.