Migraine or migraine in pregnancy
Migraine or migraine is a type of headache or headache that affects many women during pregnancy. It is not a serious ailment, but if you have a history of migraine and you have become pregnant, you may begin to feel these uncomfortable pains at some point during pregnancy, even with more strength an
Migraine or migraine is a type of headache or headache that affects many women during pregnancy. It is not a serious ailment, but if you have a history of migraine and you have become pregnant, you may begin to feel these uncomfortable pains at some point during pregnancy, even with more strength and intensity than before, due to the changes that cause the hormones in your body during pregnancy. How to prevent migraines in pregnancy
Experts estimate that one in five women have migraine at some point in their lives and that 15 percent of them experience it for the first time during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. Migraine produces intense and throbbing pain that goes from moderate to strong, on one side of the head. Sometimes the migraine is so strong that it can cause nausea, vomiting and a lot of irritation to the one who feels it.
The good news is that migraine does not endanger the life of the pregnant woman or her baby, and there are ways to prevent it in pregnancy:
1. Avoid stressful activities or physical exercises or that require a lot of stress and effort . Avoid everything that can cause a lot of fatigue or fatigue.
2. Avoid being in closed environments or crowded with many people.
3. Avoid environments with very loud sounds such as nightclubs, bars, fairs, etc.
4. Respect rest and sleep schedules. Try to sleep enough hours.
5. Breathing and relaxing exercises prevent headaches. Ev 6. Avoid the consumption of some foods such as dairy products, caffeine, smoked fish and sausages, among others.
How to relieve migraine in pregnancy
In case you have migraines during pregnancy, it is advisable to take some measures to alleviate them:
- Close the windows and the door of your room so that it is very dark and lie down on the bed , no loud noises or smells. Stay in this position for about 10 minutes or until you notice less weight in your head.
- Placing a cold cloth on the forehead also relieves the headache.
- Lie down on the bed, and put two slices of potatoes in both eyes. Relax. That is a homemade technique that often shows good results.
- Take analgesics as long as you do not have allergies. Before taking it, you should consult with the doctor.
Usually, migraine usually subsides within a few hours. If the pain intensifies, you should seek medical help.
