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Causes of Leg Cramps at Night During Pregnancy

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The Causes of Leg Cramps at Night During Pregnancy

Toward the end of the middle trimester and throughout the last one many women are awakened by knot-like cramps in their legs.

Sometimes the causes of leg cramps at night during pregnancy are blamed on an electrolyte imbalance of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.

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An additional explanation is the decreased circulation to the most active muscles in your legs.

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causes-of-leg-cramps-at-night-during-pregnancyPressure of the uterus on major blood vessels, as well as standing, sitting or lying for a long time can slow blood supply to these muscles, causing them to cramp up.

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