I am currently 29 weeks pregnant and I wake some nights with a dead/achy leg its on my leg leg and right near top of my thigh, i did inform the midwife who said this could be lack of calcium and to have bananna milkshake. I think it helps a little but Im still getting this which is causing me trouble sleeping. .
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor Aches and pains in thigh and calf are common in late pregnancy. These are caused by the heavy pregnant uterus pressing on your blood vessels and nerve roots as you lay supine or on your back. Lack of calcium may cause such pain, but usually it causes pain in smaller joints of hands, feet, tingling around your lips you may try turning to a side while sleeping to relieve this pressure. Visit your general physician or gynecologist if this symptom is causing you to lose sleep. Please write back if you have any more queries.