How to Control Cramps During Pregnancy

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Avoid making any sudden movements.

   Try to avoid making sudden movements, particularly during the last two trimesters of your pregnancy.
   
   Keeping your movements slow will help you to avoid stretching the round ligaments of your uterus, minimizing the risk of cramps.For example, take your time getting out of bed.
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   Step 2: Wear loose

   Try to wear loose clothing rather than tight clothing.
   
   Tight clothes can compress your distended abdomen, which can cause your to start having cramps.
   
   Instead, wear light, loose clothing that will keep you comfortable and cramp-free. , Be careful with your meals; too much food can cause abdominal cramps to kick in.
   
   Instead, try to eat small meals throughout the day, rather than three large meals.
   
   This will keep you from eating too much.
   
   Try eating three small meals with one snack in between each meal.
   
   Try to eat roughly the same amount of food each time you eat. , Too much physical activity can lead to contractions of the uterus or stretching of the round ligament, which in turn can cause cramps.
   
   If you do some physical activity and begin to feel cramps, stop immediately.
   
   If you think your physical effort may be causing the cramps, call your gynecologist to discuss whether or not you should do any physical activity during your pregnancy. , Your legs should be elevated frequently throughout the day to improve circulation.
   
   Whenever you sit down, try to elevate your legs to avoid leg cramps.
   
   When you are standing, remember to keep moving around so that blood doesn’t pool in your lower extremities.
   
   When sleeping, two or three pillows should be placed under your legs to keep them elevated while you sleep. , Cramping can also be caused by dehydration.
   
   Try to drink liquids throughout the day to avoid becoming dehydrated.
   
   You do not have to drink just water; you can try other liquids like sports drinks and coconut water.
   
   Sports drinks like Gatorade are packed with electrolytes that can help to control cramps.Avoid caffeinated and carbonated drinks because these contain diuretic properties which can make you dehydrated. , Make sure that your diet is composed of food that is rich in calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
   
   These are all essential nutrients that are needed for optimal nerve and muscle functioning.Foods that are rich in calcium include milk, poultry, meat, and other dairy products like cheese and yogurt.
   
   Magnesium rich foods often come from green and leafy vegetables like broccoli and spinach.
   
   Squash, beans, and fish are also good sources of magnesium.
   
   Foods that are rich in potassium include bananas, salmon, avocados, and white mushrooms. , Include in your diet more fiber-rich foods because these foods can help to regulate your digestive system and keep you from getting constipated.
   
   When you get constipated, you might experience abdominal cramps.
   
   Fiber-rich foods include:
   Bran flakes, brown rice, spaghetti or vegetables like boiled broccoli, cooked sweet corn, raw carrots, Brussels sprouts, cooked artichoke and fruits such as raspberries, pears, apples, oranges, strawberries and raisins.
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   Step 3: comfortable clothes.

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   Step 4: Don’t overeat.

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   Step 5: Avoid any intense physical activity.

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   Step 6: Keep your legs elevated as much as possible.

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   Step 7: Drink a sufficient amount of fluids.

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   Step 8: Have a healthy

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   Step 9: balanced diet.

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    Step 10: Eat some fiber rich foods.

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