Pregnancy cramps are no joke! They can be excruciating and leave you feeling helpless. If you’re tired of suffering in silence, don’t fret - we’ve got some handy tricks up our sleeves that will help alleviate the pain.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Staying hydrated is not only essential for your health but also a great way to ease pregnancy cramps. Drinking water helps flush out toxins from your body and keep everything running smoothly. Ensure you drink at least eight glasses of water per day (or as many as humanly possible).
Exercise
The last thing most pregnant women want to hear is ‘exercise,’ but moving around might be just what they need for relief. Try some prenatal yoga or take brisk walks around the block if approved by your healthcare provider; these activities will get blood flowing into your muscles and reduce inflammation.
Get enough magnesium.
While it's common knowledge that vitamins like folic acid are necessary during pregnancy, very few know about magnesium requirements in this stage. Low levels of magnesium cause muscle spasms and contractions leading to leg cramps during sleep (the worst type!) So buy yourself supplements with enough Magnesium content or add more bananas, spinach & almonds into your diet.
Take Warm Baths
Fill up on warm baths with Epsom salts twice daily (if possible) since soaking for about ten minutes reduces muscle tension while promoting relaxation hence eliminating stress-related pain caused by contracting muscles throughout the day
Calcium-rich Foods
Calcium-packed foods include dairy products like milk sighs yogurt cheese amongst other healthy options such as leafy green vegetables almonds sesame seeds chinook salmon tofu however vegan-friendly ones beware no one said calcium sources were fair!
Sleep Religiously
Sleeping long hours especially on one side promotes adequate circulation due to blood flow throughout the body hence reducing leg cramps whilst keeping you rested and energized. Don't forget to use a pregnancy pillow for proper support
Footwear
Shoes with low heels or comfy sandals act as nice remedies for severe hip pain whereas flat shoes keep ankle soreness at bay. As you're getting more massive, those skyrocketing shoes will have to remain tucked in your closet till after delivery!
Acupuncture
The idea of having needles punctured all over one's skin throws many off, but it’s soo effective that Chinese women resorted to this method during ancient times called acupuncture today widely practiced by experts worldwide. The aim is simple - insert hair-thin ones addressing disruptive balance points hence easing muscle tension; You'll experience no pain whatsoever!
Massages.
Depending on preference and budget- consider working hand-in-hand with trained masseurs specializing in prenatal/ postnatal therapies targeting problem areas thus promoting blood flow while relaxing tight muscles ensuring maximum comfort.
Similarly chow down some dark chocolate (sounds like my kinda therapy) given their high contents of magnesium levels which serve as natural muscle relaxants preventing spasms encountered mainly through the legs.
Avoid Leg-crossing
Charming as they look crossing legs ain't good throughout pregnancies since its position limits circulation leading towards cramping onset & veins becoming blue dime-sized now who wants that?
Stretch At Will
Stretching regularly particularly before bedtime reduces leg cramps incidence due to lengthening tight muscles requiring minimal effort maintaining normal sleeping positions until morning
### Practicing Deep Breathing Techniques
Alongside meditation techniques sessions aided by sounds/mobile apps are incredibly therapeutic when it comes o dealing w=with anxiety-related hi-pain giving rise the ultimate relaxation feeling well balanced both emotionally and physically thus increasing productivity too!
Summing Up:
Nowadays, most doctors advocate Natural means amongst prescribed medication highlighting just how natural treats offer quick relief from excruciating discomfort eliminating triggers to future muscular spasms!! Hence, embrace each remedy (chocolate and stretching saved my life) thus allowing your body to retain maximum relaxation & free up natural channels for stress release!