Magnesium not safe in pregnancy?

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I've been having terrible leg cramps every night and ache from sleeping on my side, I've tried all sorts of remedies and the last result was a magnesium supplement, however my midwife says it isn't safe and not to take it. Online suggests otherwise - why isn't it safe? First child and 25 weeks along.

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I had magnesium iv while I was in hospital with pleurisy and pneumonia at 9 wks

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My doc suggested magnesium for leg cramps.

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I was given magnesium as well to stop preterm labor so I would think it would be safe, but ask her why. And if your not satisfied with her response then ask another doctor or midwife

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Magnesium can lower your blood pressure and stop preterm labor.  I developed preeclampsia and started contracting at 32 weeks with my first and they hooked me up to an IV of magnesium to lower my BP and stop labor.  I believe you need quite a bit of it in order to have this happen, though.  I would maybe ask her why she thinks it's unsafe, but I also would be slightly reluctant to go against what she says. Maybe try to get another opinion from another midwife or an OB?

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I heard bananas help with cramp, also making sure you're not dehydrated. 
A daily serving of a high-potassium food—a handful of dried fruits; a glass of tomato juice, citrus juice, or milk; a slice of melon, an orange, or a banana—can help banish leg cramps and prevent their recurrence.

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I was advised by at least two midwives at different appointments and the nurses in labor and delivery to take magnesium oxide supplements (600mg/day) to help prevent my migraines and told it could help with my nightly leg cramps as well (it hasn't helped that at all though). They each even gave me a print out of the instructions. Before I started taking them I read a LOT of information on it and the most I found against it was that maybe the magnesium citrate form isn't safe in pregnancy. Couldn't find a reason for that though and ended up just taking the oxide form, though apparently is isn't absorbed as well. I've read that it can help give baby a pretty full head of hair at birth! Call a nurse advice line or get a second OB/midwive's opinion if you need. Sorry this was long, in my experience though it has been highly suggested throughout my pregnancy.

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Magnesium can delay labor, your midwife probably wants you to avoid it Due to those concerns.

Drink tons of water(3+ liters) and try to put ur legs up more often, rest more throughout your day

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I'm going to assume you tried a banana before bed? I would wake up from a dead sleep screaming from Charlie horses, I heard to do this and it helped! I'm not sure why magnesium could be bad because I know people that use it for morning sickness

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