Cramps on the soles of the feet of pregnant women may be caused by exertion, cold or calcium deficiency, and can be relieved by daily care, hot compresses or calcium supplements.
1. Daily care. After pregnancy, the uterus enlarges, causing pressure on the pelvis and obstructing venous return to the lower extremities, causing tortuous veins in the lower extremities as well as blood stagnation, making it easy for leg and foot cramps to occur. Cramps on the soles of the feet can be removed from the shoes and socks, pulling the toes with the hand to make the toes back stretching, can relieve the symptoms of cramps and pain. Also pay attention to the daily rest, avoid long time walking or exertion.
2. Hot compress. Poor blood circulation in pregnant women can also lead to cramps on the soles of the feet when they are cold. Pay attention to the warmth of the soles of the feet, when the cramps can use hot water to soak the feet or use hot water bags to apply hot compresses to the soles of the feet, to promote blood circulation to improve the pain and discomfort caused by cramps.
3. Take calcium supplements. Fetal development during pregnancy will increase the need for calcium, such as supplementation of calcium deficiency in pregnant women can also cause cramps on the soles of the feet. To go to the hospital in time to check the trace elements, follow the doctor’s instructions to take calcium gluconate or calcium lactate and other drugs such as calcium supplements, eat more soy products, milk products, or fish, shrimp, eggs and other foods containing high calcium, to correct the phenomenon of calcium deficiency can improve the symptoms of plantar cramps.
Pay proper attention to rest during pregnancy, in late pregnancy, due to the swelling of the lower limbs, you can properly elevate the lower limbs or lie down to rest. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.