Sore legs of pregnant women in the middle of the night may be caused by the pressure of the enlarged uterus, exertion, cold or lack of calcium, etc. They can be relieved by proper rest, local physical therapy and calcium supplements.
1. Proper rest. After pregnancy, the enlarged uterus causes the burden on the lower limbs to increase, and if you stand for a long time or after exertion, the symptoms of nighttime leg pain will easily appear. First of all, we should pay attention to rest, do not walk or stand for a long time, can not do heavy physical activity, sleep can be appropriate to elevate the lower limbs to promote lower limb reflux, improve the symptoms of leg pain.
2. Local physical therapy. Sore legs in the middle of the night during pregnancy may also be related to cold or exertion. Pregnant women can soak their feet in hot water or gently massage their legs with their hands before going to bed, which can promote blood circulation in the legs and prevent or relieve leg pain in the middle of the night.
3. Supplemental calcium. Pregnant women with leg pain in the middle of the night is likely to be caused by a lack of calcium, and in severe cases, leg cramps will occur. You can go to the hospital to check the trace elements and then follow the doctor’s instructions to supplement calcium, such as calcium gluconate, calcium carbonate and so on, you can also eat milk products, fish, shrimp, soy products and other foods containing high calcium.