Restless leg syndrome (RLS) in pregnancy is a thing!

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) in pregnancy is a thing! RLS affects about one in five mums-to-be.

The need to move your legs is caused by crawling, creeping or tingling sensations. You may have these feelings inside your foot, calf or upper leg.

Sometimes you may feel aching, cramping or a fidgety feeling, but above all an overpowering urge to move your legs. It's usually worse at night, and can be a real pain in the neck when you're trying to wind down and sleep.

RLS usually occurs in the third trimester and there isn't much you can do to get rid of it for good, although reducing caffeine, exercise and massage can bring temporary relief. It is thought that RLS could be linked to iron deficiency in pregnancy. Some doctors suggest magnesium supplements may help. Have you suffered from RLS? Let me know in the comments. . . . . . . . . . . #pregnancyeducation #firsttimemommy #healthypregnancy #pregnancyblog #newmomlife #pregnancylife #childbirth #pregnancytips #preggie #preggo #overdue #thebump #40weeks #7monthspregnant #9monthspregnant #babyprep #birthprep #birthisamazing #vaginaldelivery #birthwithoutfear #birthisnormal #labor #labour #laboranddelivery #obgyn #midwife