hi all, im nearly on my 33rd week of pregnancy and recently ive started getting cramp which can be quite sore just at top of my right leg, it comes and goes mainly when im walking, some people say it might be the way the baby is lying, on a nerve, i was told last week the baby is in breech position, does anyone know what might be causing this cramp?, ive made appoinment my doctor monday 9,30am just to get checked
thanks xx
2007-09-28 01:10:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If it's the back of your leg, then it's probably your sciatic nerve. The last part of my pregnancy I wouldn't walk without holding on to something or that nerve pain would shoot and I'd fall down. It really is a pain...but worth it. Other than that, aches and pains are normal as there's a 5 pound + baby inside of you that's not supposed to be and everything has to move around and be squished to make room.
2007-09-28 01:21:56 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a pinched nerve from how that baby is positioned or just something from the extra weight you now are carrying! Our bodies go through some weird stuff during pregnancy most of it is just normal! You doc should be able to give you some more insight on Monday congrats and best of luck with the rest of your pregnancy!
2007-09-28 08:16:12 · answer #2 · answered by Wendy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the baby laying on a nerve, or it could just be the way you are walking now that you are carrying all that baby around with you. Also during pregnancy your joints loosen which can cause all sorts of pains and aches you've never felt before. My suggestion would be to ask your doctor if it is okay to go see a chiropractor or massage therapist, and then go!
2007-09-28 08:16:57 · answer #3 · answered by LatchKeyPrincess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leg cramps are very common during pregnancy. Everything is growing and shifting inside of you and something could be sitting on a nerve or restricting blood flow causing Charlie horses. Try not to stand for more than a couple hours at a time and when you are sitting down try to keep your feet slightly elevated with a stool.
2007-09-28 08:15:19 · answer #4 · answered by Laura L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its sciatic nerve pain, every pregnant woman goes through it. Whether the baby is breech or not doesnt matter, the weight and growth of the uterus is enough to irritate it.
2007-09-28 08:20:20 · answer #5 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes, it is the sciatic nerve. Does it come on really sharp and sort of run down your leg? I had that as well, it is brutal, yes it is a nerve. there are stretches you can do for that that "kind" of help sometimes a warm bath helps. Don't worry, it is nothing serious, other than pain. Look here,
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/322980/tips_for_dealing_with_prenatal_sciatic.html
2007-09-28 08:13:33 · answer #6 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋