2006-11-25 08:12:52 · 18 answers · asked by blackhairedbaby 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i am 38 weeks also and the only thing you can do is deliver your baby doctor says these next 2 weeks are going to very uncomfortable so just hang in there with me we dont have long. good luck
2006-11-25 08:15:09 · answer #1 · answered by brun!pinky 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had severe leg cramps throughout my pregnancy here are a few ideas that worked for me.
1. Sleep with a pillow between your legs
2. Eat some bananas - the potassium can decrease the severity and frequency of the spasms.
3. A hot shower and massage of your legs before bed can also be of help
I hope some of these are able to help
2006-11-25 08:23:02 · answer #2 · answered by novelwyrm 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is very common. Eating nuts and bananas for potassium and magnesium helped me some. When the cramp strikes, get out of bed, brace your arms against the wall and do a slow push up position against it. This will lengthen the muscles in your leg and give you some relief. Then you can go back to bed until the next one hits. :(
Take heart: it's almost over!
2006-11-25 08:25:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow all the wonders of pregnancy. When I had this my doctor prescibed me with some calcium pills that did the trick. That and sleeping with a pillow between my legs is all you can really do. You're close so good luck and get ready for the most amazing thing you will ever experience, the birth of your baby.
2006-11-25 08:24:56 · answer #4 · answered by Drou 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try using a body pillow, these take the pressure off. the last few weeks are usually uncomfortable regarless. Hang in there you will make it. Have partner give leg rubs while your legs are in an up positions. this will help circulate blood. Good Luck and Congrats.
2006-11-25 08:17:00 · answer #5 · answered by Tasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleep with your legs elevated, try to keep them above your heart. When you are resting during the day elevate your legs as much as possible. I used to lie next to the wall in kind of an L shape with my legs going up the wall. It looks strange but it helped with the cramping.
2006-11-25 08:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi Blackhair maximum cramps are brought about by loss of H2O. Drink a minimum of a gallon of distilled water an afternoon and which will help push out the pollution that are stagnent in the physique. additionally walk 40 5 minutes an afternoon (pregnant or no longer). superb of wellbeing to the two one in each and every of you
2016-10-04 08:49:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay off your feet as much as you can.Eat lots of bananas and oranges for potassium and drink lots of water. When you sleep put your legs higher then your heart. These all stop the legs from the cramps.
2006-11-25 08:23:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Me Too! Mine sometimes hurt so much my leg still aches in the morning. One thing that helped me was eating bananas. Apparently the potassium helps.
The Babycenter website has lots of suggestions (stretching, walking, drinking a lot...). See link below.
Not long to go now. Best wishes.
2006-11-25 08:19:17 · answer #9 · answered by FionaKiwi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well the baby shoul be arriving soon no? 9 months at approx 4.5 weeks = 40.5 i think, so just rest heavy for the next couple weeks. I wish you the best of luck with your new baby and hope your leg cramps feel better!
2006-11-25 08:16:23 · answer #10 · answered by keep_it_friscy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋