Past few nights my calves cramp up so bad it wakes me from sleep, didnt expect this so early. Im around 10 weeks. Is this a normal pregnancy thing and why does it happen? anyone else getting these?
Leg cramps are super common in pregnancy, usually from calcium or magnesium changes and the extra weight. Drink enough water and stretch your calves before bed. Worked for me both times.
I felt these so bad in my first trimester, used to wake up at night with calf cramps. My gynac said it is common, often related to calcium and the body changing. It did get better slowly.
Beta in our time we used to do warm oil massage on the legs at night, it gives relief. Keep your feet a little raised on a pillow. But if cramps are very severe do tell your doctor.
