Many pregnant women will have calf cramps, so what should pregnant women do if they have cramps? The editor below will introduce to you how to relieve pregnancy cramps!
Cramps may generally be a sign of calcium deficiency in the mother-to-be. In the third trimester of pregnancy, especially after 20 weeks, the fetus\’s body is basically fully developed, but the calcium it needs is gradually increasing, and this calcium must be taken from the expectant mother\’s body. If expectant mothers do not appropriately increase the amount of calcium supplements, they can easily cause calcium deficiency. The most likely symptom is cramping. How to solve?
1. relax
Let the expectant mother lie flat on the bed, tilt her head to one side and tilt her neck slightly, trying to relax the expectant mother as much as possible. If it is a leg cramp, slowly moving the mother\’s feet upward can temporarily stretch the mother\’s leg muscles to a certain extent and relieve the pain caused by the cramp.
2.Control
In order to prevent the expectant mother from colliding with the surrounding hard objects during severe cramps and causing injury, the expectant mother should be controlled not to move excessively, but do not force the twitching limbs down, which will cause harm to the fetus and the mother.
3. Stretch
If it is a calf cramp, use the hand on the opposite side of the cramped calf to hold the toes of the cramped leg and slowly pull it up so that the expectant mother can slowly relax. At the same time, use the palm of the same side to press the cramped calf knee to help straighten the calf. If there is a thigh cramp, bend the cramped thigh at right angles to the body and bend the knee joint. Then hold the calf with both hands, bring it slowly close to the thigh, shake it gently, and then slowly straighten it forward, and so on. However, during this process, be sure not to use excessive force to avoid harm to the expectant mother and fetus.
4. Stretch
If cramps occur in your fingers and palms, you should first make a fist, then forcefully open it, and then quickly make a fist again. Repeat this, and forcefully swing your palms toward the back of your hands, and apply a hot towel to the cramped area.
When your arm cramps, make a fist and bend your elbow as far as possible, then straighten it and repeat the process. Don\’t use excessive force.
5. Reduce fatigue
In order to prevent expectant mothers from cramping when sleeping at night, expectant mothers should not overwork themselves during the day and be careful not to let their legs catch cold when sleeping at night.
6. Comfortable shoes
Expectant mothers must wear comfortable shoes. Flat feet and other anatomical issues can also predispose expectant mothers to leg cramps, so shoes that fit comfortably are one of the best ways to prevent them.