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.
2. Painful abdominal cramps, akin to the cramps you suffer prior to your period, may also be a sign that youâre pregnant. If you suffer from menstrual cramps; youâre more likely to suffer from pregnancy cramps. On the other hand, if you donât suffer from menstrual cramps, you might not experience pregnancy cramping either.