Managing Headache During Pregnancy

Managing Headache During Pregnancy
by Low Jeremy

weight and changes in your usual posture.

Aside from these, experts suspect that eating cold foods, added caffeine intake,
sleeplessness, general fatigue, sinus congestion, allergies, eyestrain, stress,
depression, hunger, and even dehydration.

The most common form of headache experienced during pregnancy is migraine that
occurs when the blood vessels in the brain constrict and dilate. Experts say that
about one in every five women experience migraine headache at least once in their
lifetime and about 15 percent of them get migraines for the first time when become
pregnant.

Most pregnant women agree that migraine is characterized by severe throbbing pain
in the head and is accompanied by vomiting and dizziness. Although headache during
pregnancy is normal, you don't have to endure it if you cannot really tolerate the
throbbing sensation. The most common practice in relieving headache during
pregnancy is by taking in pain medications.

Doctors say that acetaminophen is safe to take in as long as proper dosage is
administered. But, aside from acetaminophen, painkillers like aspirin, ibuprofen, and
most prescription headache medicines are restricted to women who are pregnant.
Make sure that you consult your physician first what are the safest medications you
can take in if you can no longer tolerate the pain.

Aside from taking in prescription medication, here are some other ways to
relieve headache your experience during pregnancy:

1. Find out what are the possible causes that trigger the throbbing pain. Stress is
actually one of the most common factors that triggers headache during pregnancy.
What you can do is to recognize what are the things that stress you out and find a
way to avoid them. Aside from identifying and accepting the reasons why are you
stressed out, you can also minimize stress by eating regularly and drinking plenty of
liquids. You should also rest and exercise whenever you can.

Aside from resting, try indulging to relaxing activities such as by meditation, listening
to music, or writing. Also avoid taking in or eating products that may cause headache
such as alcohol, foods has MSG, artificial sweeteners, aged cheese and cultured dairy
products and the like. If possible, try to stay away from people who are stressful and
always keep the communication lines between you and your partner open.

2. Try using compresses to relieve the pain. Apply a warm or cool compress to your
forehead or the base of your neck can indeed do wonders for migraines.

3. If possible, take a shower as often as you can. Since cold showers help constrict
dilated blood vessels in the body, it is a simple and easy remedy for headaches. If it's
not possible to take a shower, make sure that you can splash cool water on your
face to relieve the pain.

4. Indulge into a relaxing and soothing massage. A full-body massage administered
by a trained therapist can do wonders in untangling the knots of pain in your head
during pregnancy. Ask him/her to concentrate on the neck, shoulder, and back
muscles to relieve the stress.

5. Make sure you don't get hungry or thirsty. Low blood sugar usually causes
headaches. Make sure that you have enough sugar to keep you going. Aside from
taking in foods, supply yourself with lots of liquid, especially water to keep you
well-hydrated.

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One of the common phases people,
especially of women, is headache
during pregnancy. Considered as a
common complaint during pregnancy,
specifically during the first and third
trimesters, doctors say it is rarely a
signal of a serious problem. During
pregnancy, experts say that the
possible cause of headache during
this time is quite uncertain.

In the first trimester, headaches
occur because of hormone changes
you experience while in the third
trimester, headaches are felt because
of your having to carry additional

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The content on
this website is for educational purposes only. Please consult with your physician before using natural
remedies and before making any drastic changes to your diet or exercise program.