Up to â…“ of expecting mothers struggle with restless leg syndrome during pregnancy. Referred to as RLS for short, this condition can be incredibly frustrating, and sometimes debilitating, during your 9 months.Â
It becomes an even bigger problem when it starts messing with your sleep, as it so often does.
There are lots of ways women try to combat this ailment, with drugs that boost dopamine, anti-epileptic drugs, and even opioids.Â
But, do these sound safe during pregnancy? Probably not.
Luckily, there are some natural ways you can combat RLS during pregnancy, many of which are super cost effective with no side effects whatsoever.Â
We’ll get into those, but first, let’s cover what causes restless leg syndrome in the first place.