Becoming pregnant brings with it a number of side effects. Let’s take a look at having headaches while being pregnant.
Headaches usually happen more frequently in woman who are pregnant due to the hormonal changes and the increase in the flow of blood. Stressful situations can be a contributing factor, as can excess caffeine.
1 in 5 women will have headaches during pregnancy with the majority experiencing a reduction in headaches in the last few months. Often they return after the baby has arrived.
Various non drug measures can help alleviate the headaches including being in a dark room, cold packs, soothing and sleep.
Headaches caused by tension can be alleviated by using cold compresses to aches along the back of your neck. You can also alleviate headaches by ensuring you have a balanced, healthy diet and having several small meals in a day.
When sinus headaches occur, warm compresses have be known to help. Apply these to to your temples, forehead and either side of your nose as these are the areas occupied by your sinuses.
Try relaxation exercises, such as closing your eyes and imagining yourself in a peaceful place. Reducing stress is a key to a healthy pregnancy. If you feel that the methods you have used to reduce stress have been inadequate, or even if you just want someone to talk to, you may want to ask your doctor for a referral to a counselor or therapist.
Talk to your doctor before taking pain relievers, even if you have taken over the counter medicines such as ibuprofen or aspirin for pain before you were pregnant. Acetaminophen is usually safe during pregnancy, but again, it is best not to use medications unless your doctor has prescribed them.
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