Leg cramps are common in pregnancy and may occur due to deficiency of calcium. So take calcium supplements in form of milk and milk products or calcium tablets. Massaging the leg, application of local heat may help. Take multivitamin tablets also. Q. I am pregnant and severely constipated.
Constipation is a common problem of pregnancy due to hormonal effect.
Take plenty of fluids, vegetables and high fibre diet. A glass of lukewarm water early in the morning may be helpful. Bleeding in stools may be due to hard stools or piles. Regular use of laxative to keep the stool soft may be helpful. These are varicose veins of legs which may occur in pregnancy in some patients in later months of pregnancy due to obstruction of return blood flow.