Frequent cramps
Week 28 and always getting cramps, mostly in my lower legs and sometimes lower arms. Is this normal?
Leg cramps at 28 weeks are pretty normal, honestly, your body's carrying a lot of extra weight now and your muscles are just getting tired from it all. A friend who was pregnant around the same time said her doctor told her it's mostly down to muscle fatigue, and it tends to ease a bit once you shift position or stretch. The cramps in your lower arms are less common, but still within the normal range of pregnancy aches, your whole body's working harder right now. That said, it's definitely worth mentioning to your own doctor or midwife at your next visit, especially if they're getting worse or keeping you up at night, just to rule out anything else and get some reassurance.
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