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Apr 2025
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123. The Cure for Leg Cramps in Pregnanc...

Nicole Scheitlin
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Ah! Pesky leg cramps (or charlie horse's) waking you up in the night? This frustrating pregnancy symptom tends to start in the late second or early third trimester of pregnancy and lasts for a few weeks. In this episode we'll talk about some reasons why you might be getting leg cramps, along with solutions to minimize them so you aren't waking up to a knot in your calf!


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