Your Pregnancy

Niggles sorted!

PAIN IN THE ABDOMEN

Round ligament strain is felt as a sharp pain low on one or both sides of the abdomen or in the groin, lasting fewer than two minutes. It’s extremely painful and can bring you to tears. It’s usually felt in the first and third trimester and is due to spasm of the round ligament holding the uterus in place within the pelvis.

QUICK FIX

• When pain strikes, be sure to breathe deeply and slowly through your nose and bend towards the pain.

• Two tablets of mag phos (tissue salt no. 8) under the tongue three times a day may help alleviate this spasm.

• Avoid sudden movements or changes in direction.

CRAMPS

Cramps usually affect the legs, feet and toes and often strike during the night. Lack of

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