https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:25:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shin-pain-in-pregnancy#post-925482 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 01:59:29 +0000 BeachMama 925482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like shin splints - probably a combo of the weight gain, walking, and loosening of the ligaments. I'd stretch your calf and wear supportive shoes. Use ice on it for 10-15 min a few times a day if it gets bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shin-pain-in-pregnancy#post-925480 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 01:55:08 +0000 glimmersnaps 925480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My leg pain is a little different (in the back not the front), but Calcium/Magnesium vitamins at night really seem to help. I also got Charlie Horse and Restless Leg relief with acupuncture. I've also been told by my mw not to cross my legs. Hope you get some relief! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shin-pain-in-pregnancy#post-924880 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 20:50:34 +0000 Foodnerd81 924880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone experienced shin pain or shin splints during pregnancy? I've been having this recurring pain mostly in front of my left shin, especially if I have had my feet up and crossed but not supported (like, resting my feet on a box so the feet are propped but not my knees). I walk up to 2 miles or so a day but that's about it at this point-- 37 weeks-- and I've been doing that for ages (it's part of my commute). The only other time I felt like this was when I started training for a half marathon too quickly. I've gained less than 25 pounds so I wouldn't think the weight gain would cause it? That leg is the one where I get calf cramps at night once in a while though. </p> <p>What say you, bees? Of course I was at the midwife today and didn't ask. </p>