puts on the blood vessels between your legs and your heart.Try lying on your left side, which can help improve circulation in your legs and reduce cramp, and if you do get a cramp, stretch your calf muscles, flexing your toes towards your shins

medical advice straight away.'AchesLeg Cramps: These are common during pregnancy, especially during the second or third trimester, and are caused by carrying extra weight. They often occur at night. Some experts believe that too little calcium or too much

. Don’t worry about them - they are just dreams! :: Get relief from night-time leg cramps.Now’s a good time to: Chat to other pregnant women and mums on the babyexpert.com chatboards. Start thinking about your birth plan Consider How close to the birth

about them - they are just dreams!Get relief from night-time leg cramps.Now’s a good time to:Chat to other pregnant women and mums on the babyexpert.com chatboards.Start thinking about your birth plan Consider How close to the birth do you plan to stop

You'd be lucky to sail through pregnancy without a niggle. So how to feel better when so many medicines are harmful? We show you some clever fast-fixes to perk you up in no time. THE SYMPTOM: SicknessYour action plan:Eat toast in bed in the morning to raise your blood sugar level...

's about 34cm long.You Extra weight is putting pressure on your already tired legs - you may wake up in the middle of the night with cramp and you could develop broken or varicose veins. Put your feet up and rest when you can. Avoid cramp by not crossing

.But the sleep disruption you're experiencing now isn't just preparing you for life with a baby. Another study found it's likely to be due to an array of conditions - with many women waking up three to five times a night due to back pains, leg cramps, heartburn

, as well as prepare to feed. She's about 30.5cm long.You You may suffer leg cramps, thought to be caused by low calcium and magnesium levels. Eat and drink calcium-rich foods. Squat when you're lifting something. Get down on all fours every day to take

It’s all very well trying to sleep, but it’s so hard to get comfy! Try a warm bath before bed, then lie on your side with a pillow under your bump and between your legs. Or use a pregnancy pillow, such as the Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillow, £39

each day to help your baby grow strong bones.’ Sam Montel, nutritionist at the Food Standards Agency (eatwell.gov.uk.)GO BANANAS ‘Cure leg cramps with a banana! I suffered from excruciatingly painful cramping at night and had to wake up my husband