But there is no basis for saying that the United States is somehow ânot a democracy, but a republic.â âDemocracyâ and ârepublicâ arenât just words that a speaker can arbitrarily define to mean something (e.g., defining democracy as âa form of government in which all laws are made directly by the peopleâ).
Leg cramps â painful involuntary muscle contractions that typically affect the calf, foot or both â are common during pregnancy, often striking at night during the second and third trimesters. While the exact cause of leg cramps during pregnancy isn't clear, you can take steps to prevent them. Stretch your calf muscles. Although evidence is lacking, stretching before bed might help prevent leg cramps during pregnancy.
Normal Early Pregnancy Cramps. Even though cramps can sometimes indicate problems, cramping in pregnancy is probably normal more often than not. As your uterus begins to grow, you can feel mild to moderate cramping in your lower abdomen or your lower back. This cramping may feel like pressure or stretching, or it may feel similar to menstrual cramping, but mild, transient cramping in early pregnancy is usually normal and not a sign of miscarriage.