This sounds too simple to work but did for my 4
pregnancies and has helped many of the women that I see
antenatally.
Ask the woman to 'program' herself to
not point her toes in bed AT ALL.
When we turn and stretch at night we often point
our toes. This will often set off a cramp.
By programming herself to have relaxed
feet or even to make and 'L' shape with foot and ankle, the cramps should
subside.
good luck,
Sheryl
----- Original Message -----
From: Cheryl LHK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 8:31
AM
Subject: Re: Leg cramps
>
> I found (unfortunately) hot weather made cramping and the restless legs much
> worse. But, went down to the health food shop and bought zinc and
> magnesium, didn't cure, but did relieve for some weeks.
>
> Because of shocking back pain used to try and sleep on hands and knees, even
> lying on side used to be painful. I got the beanbag and put in underneath
> the tummy, pillow for head, and made sure I was in the middle of a double
> bed so didn't fall asleep and overbalance onto the floor?!! Looks silly,
> but got me sleep.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Cheryl
>
>
>
> >From: Ian & Andrea Quanchi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >To: Oz Midwifery <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: Leg cramps
> >Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 11:17:17 +1100
> >
> >I have a question for the valued members of this list
> >
> >I have a client who is G4P3 at 25 weeks who is experiencing severe leg
> >cramps during the night. They are totally relieved by hands and knees
> >(she finds it difficult to sleep in this position) and they are
> >constantly waking her up. Any suggestions.
> >
> >Andrea Quanchi
> >
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