Why there is pain in legs during pregnancy?

Question

Third trimester chal raha hai and my legs especially calves pain a lot, mostly at night it wakes me up. Is it just the weight or something else? thoda tension ho raha hai.

Anupama Bhati · Answer

I totally feel you, my legs used to ache so much in the evenings. It's because of the extra weight and pressure of our sweet baby, keeping feet elevated on pillows really helped me.

Vasanta Mahajan · Answer

Same here, the leg ache was terrible. Keeping a warm hot water bag near my calves gave some relief.

Geeta Rathore · Answer

I am planning to conceive soon and keep hearing about leg pain. Is there any light stretching or yoga that helps, or is it purely hormonal?

Trishna Singhania · Answer

Oh, those leg cramps! I used to wake up crying at 3 AM and my poor husband had to massage them, honestly just ask your doctor if you need calcium supplements.

Zankhna Malhotra · Answer

Please be careful, if the leg pain is very severe or there is any redness and swelling in one leg, call your gynac. Sometimes blood flow issues can cause serious complications.

Asha Majumdar · Answer

Look, baby's weight is increasing so pressure on legs is normal. Just stop standing for too long and wear comfortable flats, no need to overthink.