Why is it reducing legs during pregnancy?
As a rule, this occurs mainly in the later stages. Cramps are often combined with swelling of the legs, aching pain in them.
Reduces the legs during pregnancy, often due to sedentary workPhoto: GettyLegs can reduce for the following reasons:
- The enlarged uterus with its weight breaks the blood circulation in the lower limbs. If a woman suffers from varicose veins, the situation is aggravated.
- A pregnant woman is too tight pants or skirts, tightening the hips, or continues to walk on his heels.
- The body lacks potassium, calcium, magnesium. Nutrient deficiencies are a common cause of cramps. All vitamins that enter the body are sent to the child. Therefore, with poor nutrition, the lack of micro and macro elements will necessarily affect the mother's body.
- A woman drinks a lot of coffee or strong tea. These drinks are not recommended to actively use during pregnancy. They not only increase pressure and stimulate the nervous system, but also stimulate muscle activity. All this prevents the body to fully relax, even during sleep. Reduces legs at night during pregnancy for this very reason.
It is especially hard for women who spend most of the day on their feet or suffer from edema. To avoid unpleasant sensations, they need to pay special attention to the health of their feet.
What to do if during pregnancy sprained legs?
To relax your muscles, you need to take the following steps:
- If circumstances allow, you must try to relax during the day. You need to take a horizontal position and get settled in such a way that the legs were above the head. This will allow them to rest.
- In the evenings, you need to arrange foot baths with warm water. Bath salt can be added to the water. After that, it is useful to gently massage your calves and feet.
- To prevent nutritional deficiencies,you must ask the doctor to prescribe a good vitamin complex. It is also worth reviewing your diet, add more vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of pure water.
During the seizure seizures, try to straighten the leg and pull the sock towards you. After that, massage your foot well to increase blood circulation in it.
