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.
It usually happens between five weeks and 10 weeks of pregnancy. Call your doctor or go to A&E immediately, as an ectopic pregnancy needs treating quickly (NCCWCH 2012,NHS Choices 2012, RCOG 2010) . Abdominal pain on its own in the second trimester is probably nothing to worry about.ains, aches and cramps in your belly while you're pregnant are normal (Crafter 2009:334) . They're usually nothing to worry about, if all is otherwise well. Carrying a baby puts a lot of pressure on your muscles, joints and veins.