Sore knees of pregnant women are usually related to the pressure of an enlarged uterus or caused by exertion, cold and calcium deficiency. It can be relieved by daily care and calcium supplementation.
1. Daily care. After pregnancy, with the development of the fetus, the enlarged uterus presses on the lower limbs, resulting in a heavier burden on the lower limbs and localized strain, which makes it easy to experience knee pain and discomfort. Pregnant women are usually recommended to rest, reduce prolonged activities, usually also pay attention to do a good job of warm measures, with local hot compresses or massage to relieve the symptoms of lumbago.
2. Supplemental calcium. Fetal development during pregnancy requires calcium will increase accordingly, if calcium supplementation is insufficient will also appear knee pain or leg cramps and other symptoms. Pregnant women with knee pain should check their trace elements to see if they have a calcium deficiency, and if it is caused by a calcium deficiency, they can take calcium supplements, such as calcium gluconate, as prescribed by their doctor.
During pregnancy, you should take obstetric checkups on time, and if you are not feeling well, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible and take medication under the doctor’s guidance.