Headache during pregnancy

During pregnancy headaches are quite frequent , in fact, episodes of headaches may occur more often during this period. However, most of the time, headaches are not very worrisome symptoms. They are often related to stress or tiredness of the pregnant woman. Causes of headaches during pregnancy The

During pregnancy headaches are quite frequent, in fact, episodes of headaches may occur more often during this period.

However, most of the time, headaches are not very worrisome symptoms. They are often related to stress or tiredness of the pregnant woman.

Causes of headaches during pregnancy

The main causes of headaches are:

- Lack of sleep

- Tiredness

- Nasal congestion

- Allergies or food intolerances

- Visual tiredness

- Stress

- Depression

- Hunger

- Dehydration.

Migraines in the pregnant woman

Migraines cause severe and throbbing pain in one side of the head. Some women suffer from migraines for the first time in early pregnancy. They are also usually accompanied by nausea or vomiting. But many women who usually have migraines notice that they improve during pregnancy. In turn, other women who suffer from migraines notice that there are no changes during pregnancy or that headaches are more frequent and intense. But most headaches are due to both physical and psychological stress.

Tips for relieving headaches during pregnancy

To control tension headaches we will give you some tips:

1. Apply compresses or a wet towel in cold water on the temples, or on the forehead.

2. Try to decrease the stimuli, lie on the bed with the lights off.

3. Take a relaxing bath or shower.

4. Eat something sweet.

5. Try to sleep the hours you need during the night or take naps. Real 6. Exercise regularly, to eliminate tension and stress. In addition, physical exercise releases endorphins (which make us feel better, reduce the painful sensation)

7. You can go for a relaxing massage.

There is no risk of you taking acetaminophen, but most other headache medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen, along with most migraine medications, are not recommended for pregnant women.

When the pregnant woman should go to the doctor for a headache

If in spite of the advice we have given you, the headaches do not improve, or if the headaches are very frequent or are secondary to a blow to the head, it is important that consult your doctor.

In addition you should consult with the specialist if the headaches are accompanied by other symptoms such as loss of vision, or you see spots (photopsias), if you suddenly gain weight or your hands or face swell a lot, since We must rule out a possible preeclampsia.