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Thursday, March 18, 2010

What is the cause of headaches in pregnancy?Its Dangerous Headaches in Pregnancy

Home > Diseases & Conditions > Pregnancy > What is the cause of headaches in pregnancy?Its Dangerous Headaches in Pregnancy Headaches in the first trimester are most likely due to surges of hormones and an increased blood flow in your body. These first trimester headaches are made worse by poor posture and stress. There are several other possible causes of headaches and pregnancy:
Stress - worry, excitement, changes to your lifestyle Withdrawal from caffeine Dehydration - not drinking enough water Low blood sugar Interrupted or insufficient sleep or rest

Migraine sufferers may experience a change in the frequency of their migraines, depending on what causes them. Some women have fewer migraine attacks, some have more and others have no change. If you usually take strong migraine medication, check with your doctor as to whether it is safe to take during your pregnancy.
Headaches in the third trimester are mostly caused by tension and posture, caused by the extra weight. Your center of gravity changes as your belly gets larger, and this causes strain to different parts of your body and alters your posture. There is also a condition called preclampsia, which refers to high blood pressure in pregnancy. If you experience headaches at any time during your pregnancy, you need to check with your doctor to ensure there is no problem.
What you can do about headaches during pregnancy: While you can't take ibuprofen or aspirin when you're pregnant, you can take acetaminophen (but check with your practitioner for directions on how to take it safely). Plus, there are plenty of other pregnancy-safe steps you can take to prevent and battle headaches:
To head off headaches from fatigue, make sure you get enough rest, especially in the first and third trimesters. Don't oversleep, though, as too much of that good thing can also make your head hurt. For tension headaches, spend a few minutes lying in a dark, quiet room. If you're at work, try to close your eyes and put your feet up for 15 minutes. (Tell your boss you're brainstorming.) Another solution is to put an icepack or cold compress on the back of your neck for 20 minutes while you relax. To prevent stress from building up and turning into a tension headache, take a yoga class, meditate, or do some breathing exercises — anything that'll help you relax. For sinus headaches, try steam inhalation to relieve congestion and using a humidifier to add moisture to the air. Drinking plenty of fluids will also get the mucus flowing, and check with your doctor for a safe nasal decongestent you can use. And while you're checking in with your practitioner, have him check you out: a sinus infection may be causing your headaches. For all kinds of headaches, keep eating — the low blood sugar that results from skipping meals can trigger a headache, as can the crash-and-burn that comes after eating a lot of sweets. Stash a bag of whole-grain crackers, a container of trail mix, or a really nutritious granola bar in your bag, desk, or glove compartment (or all three) so you'll always have a healthy snack at arm's reach. Go slow if you're giving up coffee. Trying to kick a caffeine habit (from coffee or soda) too fast can trigger withdrawal headaches. Even if you're just a one-a-day gal, wean yourself first to half a cup before cutting caffeine out entirely. Get some air. Avoid hot, stuffy, or smoky places (though you should be avoiding smoke-filled rooms for a much more serious reason), and dress in layers so you can start peeling them off before overheating leads to a headache. Stuck inside? Take fresh-air breaks a couple of times a day (or at least open a window). Fluorescent lighting, windowless workspaces, and strong odors (you're more sensitive to them than ever) can all trigger headaches, so take whatever steps you can to control your environment — or at least take breaks from it as frequently as you can. Noise can give you a headache (duh!); if you're extra-sensitive to loud noises you can make it a point to avoid the worst offenders (the mall, loud parties, boisterous restaurants). If your job is extra noisy, talk to your boss about taking steps to reduce the excess noise — or even ask for a transfer to a quieter area, if possible. Watch your posture. Try not to slouch, slump, or bend over doing close work (knitting baby booties?) for long stretches of time.
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