During pregnancy, you need more fluids. Should you experience frequent headaches, your fluid intake is the first point of concern. Please note, should you suddenly experience severe headaches, especially in the second half of your pregnancy, do contact one of our midwives. Even if you find that nothing helps, and the headache persists.
Other causes of headaches and/or migraines
- Another cause of headaches may be tension or stress.
- It can be a precursor to a flu or cold.
- But high blood pressure/Hypertension can also cause headaches.
- Migraine is more than just severe headaches. It is a neurological condition in which a throbbing headache, usually only on the left or right, is accompanied by vision disturbances, nausea and vomiting. If you are someone familiar with migraines before pregnancy, you may find that you suffer from them less or not at all now. It is also possible that you are experiencing an attack for the first time just now.
Our tips & advice
As a painkiller, you may now use only paracetamol. For frequent headaches with no obstetric cause, ask your doctor for advice. Some people also benefit from alternative remedies such as homeopathy or accupuncture (with a licensed and registered homeopath or accupuncturist, treatment during pregnancy can do no harm). If you find it difficult to assess your symptoms yourself then be sure to contact one of our midwives!