Pregnancy And Baby Care Conditions During Pregnancy Migraine Treatment During Pregnancy

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Reasons for Migraine During Pregnancy

Doctors cannot zero down on the reason behind headaches during pregnancy. However, the assumption is that the surging hormones in the body can cause havoc in the body, leading to mood swings, and headaches. Too much of caffeine intake can cause a headache too. Some of the other reasons for headaches include dehydration, hunger, depression, stress, eyestrain, allergies, sinus congestion, fatigue and lack of sleep. Headaches can diminish as the pregnancy progresses and the woman enters her second trimester. The surge of hormones stabilizes and the body gets used to the changes.

Migraines During Pregnancy

This is type of headache, but just more severe. It is believed that one out of five women gets a migraine some time during her life. Also a percentage of women get migraines when they are pregnant, especially in the first trimester. In a migraine, the patient experiences mild or severe throbbing pain on one side of the head, and an attack could last for a few hours or a few days, if left untreated. Physical activity generally aggravates the migraine. Some of the symptoms include sensitivity to light and noise, vomiting and nausea.

Some patients experience an aura, which are visual changes before the onset of the headache. Visual changes mean blind spots or bright lights. This can be accompanies with a pins and needles sensation as well as speech disturbances. Some of these changes can start an hour or more before the migraine attack. The good news is that some women who had had migraines before pregnancy feel that they have improved during pregnancy and get fewer attacks. However, not everyone improves during pregnancy and for some migraines can become more intense.

Migraine Treatment During Pregnancy

• You can use a cool or a warm compress on your forehead or even at the base of your skull. A cold compress can be more effective.
• You can take a cold shower for temporary relief. Alternatively a relaxing warm bath with aromatic essential oil can provide relief too.
• It is advisable to eat small meals through the day to avoid going hungry. Drink a lot of water too and keep a glass or bottle full of it near your work table, so you can sip some water whenever you feel thirsty.
• You can also speak with a doctor about treatment of migraines in pregnancy.