When it comes to pregnancy headaches, there are good and bad news. Chronic migraine sufferers will be happy to hear that migraine head aches can disappear for the duration. This is due to hormonal changes in the body. It is especially helpful for women suffering from chronic migraines who have had to stop taking their medication due to possible complications. If you have never experienced severe headaches in your life, and they start during pregnancy, you don’t need to panic.

Pregnancy

However, you should consult your doctor to make sure that it isn’t an indication of something else. Many women experience headaches during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester. This is due to the increased hormone levels. This hormonal pregnancy headache usually disappears once you reach your second trimester, when your hormone levels stabilize. The worst thing for pregnant women is that there are less options for treatment for headaches that last the entire pregnancy.

Women who have been using a standard medication for years to treat migraines suddenly find themselves ineffective. The medication that is safe for pregnant women is no longer available.

Good To Know

Many over-the-counter medication for headaches are unsafe for pregnant women. Acetaminophen is the only medication that is safe from over-the-counter. Talk to your doctor about this for peace of mind. Many pregnant women find relief from headaches through acupuncture, massage, and aromatherapy.

If all of these sound too strange, you can always go back to the classic headache remedies: cold compresses to the head and neck while sleeping in a darkened, quiet room. This works for everyone, male and female, and can be used for anything from pregnancy head aches to sunburns and other eye-related headaches.

Conclusion

Even if you are managing your head aches well, if you experience frequent headaches during pregnancy, it is important to talk to your doctor. Headaches that last for the entire pregnancy can be a sign of another serious condition. It’s likely that the headaches are caused by hormones, fatigue, stress, but other conditions, such as preeclampsia can also occur and should be checked by your doctor to ensure that you and your baby are in good health.