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Headache is one of the most commonly found discomforts experienced by expecting mothers. They can be either a tension headache or a headache due to sinusitis or a migraine. A severe headache can also be an indication of some serious issues related to the pregnancy, which can affect the health of both mother and fetus. Therefore, do not take headaches during pregnancy lightly.
Even though headaches can appear at any time in the course of pregnancy, they are more frequently found during the first and the third trimester. The occurrence of headaches is less during the second trimester as the outpouring of hormones is more or less stabilized during this period. Besides, the body begins to adapt to its physiological changes.
The most common reasons for a headache during the first trimester of the pregnancy are the pregnancy hormones and increasing blood volume. Pregnancy hormones dilate the blood vessels. As the blood volume increases during pregnancy, more blood starts to pound through these relaxed blood vessels. When the pounding of blood happens in the veins in the head and neck, it can result in a headache. You may also experience a headache during pregnancy due to hunger or dehydration, fatigue, and tiredness, depression, sinusitis, allergies, or strained eyes.
As the pregnancy progresses to the third trimester, both the fluctuations in hormones and blood volume will hit their highest point. This results in aggravating the headache. Increased physical and mental stress and increased fatigue during the last trimester can also cause headaches during this phase of pregnancy.
Other reasons for a headache during pregnancy involve one or different combinations of the following factors:
Avoiding certain situations and habits and following some health measures will help to prevent a headache during pregnancy.
If you are not able to prevent a headache and if it is worsening, some measures will help you to drive it away. Remember that the medicines that relieved you from a headache before getting pregnant like ibuprofen or aspirin are dangerous to take during pregnancy. Never go for over the counter medicines, your doctor will prescribe you the drugs that contain acetaminophen, and little quantity of sedative (to promote good sleep) that are relatively harmless to have during pregnancy.
However, during pregnancy, to soothe a headache, it is better to choose natural methods than going for other medications. Here are some steps, which help you to alleviate the headache:
You may take some steps before pregnancy to reduce headaches. Though they may be effective, they are not safe when you are pregnant. Here are some of the Don’ts you should follow during pregnancy:
When you are pregnant, consult your doctor if a headache worries you irrespective of its severity. Even though most headaches do not harm the pregnancy, some of it can be an indication of an underlying problem. Likewise, discuss with your doctor before undergoing any treatment even it is herbal or natural cures.
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