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Headache During Pregnancy


Pregnancy is probably the most sensitive period in a woman’s life. You carry the responsibility of another life within you. This in itself can be the primary cause of anxiety during pregnancy and can be very difficult to avoid.

While pregnant, you undergo many inevitable biological and psychological changes, but the eternal anxiety is the undercurrent of all such changes. Headache can be one such ‘inevitable’ suffering. Pregnant women often suffer from severe headaches during pregnancy, as a matter of routine. In general terms some say that headache is a side effect of pregnancy.

What are the reasons for this type of headache? The main ones are hormonal changes, the general stresses related to pregnancy and increases in the your blood volume. In addition, the changes in the contours of your body help to contribute to poor posture. Naturally, poor posture creates stress on various parts of your body. Your brain will eventually get the signal of discomfort, often from the burden of carrying the extra weight.

The vast majority of pregnant women are very cautious about what they consume during pregnancy. Many women will avoid even a Tylenol during pregnancy to err on the side of caution. So what can you do if you are contending with a massive headache during pregnancy?

Try these steps to minimize your pregnancy headache:
Eliminate certain types of food, such as packaged and preserved foods, chocolate and spicy food. Understand your diet very well- what is good for you and for the baby growing within you. Don’t overeat. Eat several small meals in a day. Take lots of liquid diet, fruits and juices.

Improve your circulation and overall health by taking leisurely walks in the nearby park or on the lawns of your own garden. You can also improve your mental and physical state with a prenatal Yoga or Pilates DVD if you can’t find a class near you.

Try to adhere to nature’s schedule if at all possible. Wake up with the sun and get adequate sunlight during the day to regulate your circadian rhythms. Keep your bedroom as dark as possible and try not to stay up too late past dark with inactivity, packaged foods, and stressful news or TV shows. Keep electronics (especially the TV) out of your bedroom.

This is not the time to experiment with any type of strong medication to get relief from the headache. Try to understand the root cause of your headache. Try to control it with a natural process. Practice meditation or deep breathing.

Due to the fact that your symptoms may be related to poor posture or some other physical condition, you may find relief after a visit to the chiropractor or acupuncturist. You can also try your own acupressure or having your partner massage your neck, back and shoulders.

While many women avoid coffee during pregnancy, most experts do not see the harm in a pregnant woman having one to two cups of coffee a day. The caffeine in coffee is often shown to reduce or eliminate a headache. A healthier choice would be a cup or two of green tea.

If all else fails, try to remember that “this too shall pass”. Pregnancy is but a blip of time in your life and most women will put the discomforts of pregnancy and childbirth far behind them as they enjoy life with their new angel.

Author: Javier Fuller
About the author: Many Headache articles are available at Headacheupdates.com for Headache During Pregnancy.

Image Source: http://flickr.com/photos/itsallaboutmich/775941059/

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Discussion

8 Responses to “Headache During Pregnancy”

  1. When my cousin was pregnant she totally cut out coffee and scaled back sugar substantially and her headaches went away. Thanks, David

    Posted by David @ Headache Remedies Info | October 4, 2009, 6:01 am
  2. You are able to take paracetemol during pregnancy, but alot of women would like to avoid taking any pills. But David cutting out the coffee worked for me to, i found caffeine was very addictive during my pregnancy so I did have to cut it out.

    Posted by Sarah @ Scrap Car Wandsworth | October 19, 2009, 6:51 am
  3. Try removing sugar from your diet… decrease all unnatural products. No soda, no smoking, headaches will fade.

    Posted by Cory@How To Cure A Headache | April 6, 2010, 8:29 pm
  4. I’m an advocate that all moms-to-be should take a high quality prenatal vitamin with folic acid which will ensure their baby has the best start to life. In addition, nutrition and proper water intake is also vital in preventing headaches.
    Darryl

    Posted by Darryl | July 5, 2010, 3:23 pm
  5. Your blog is very informative and I learn a lot from it.This is really a Great

    Posts!!Sounds great to me to hear about this.I always wondering about this so

    thanks for letting me know..Please keep me up to date and keep up the good

    work!!:)

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    Posted by Rick | July 14, 2010, 11:37 pm
  6. All drugs should be avoided where possible during pregnancy, and as caffeine is a drug, it is best avoided too.
    My wife has been off coffee for the past 11 years due to the experience of headaches with our first child :( – ahh well, more for me :)

    Posted by Andrew@pump espresso machine | October 17, 2010, 1:50 pm
  7. I blogged about this myself earlier, and it was great to see your view on it David.
    Regards, keycutter84

    Posted by Chloe @ Locksmiths Wandsworth | November 3, 2010, 6:23 pm
  8. I also recommend drinking lots of water. Dehydration can cause headaches too, so drinking plenty of water can help prevent this. On days when I drank iced tea during my pregnancy, I made sure to drink extra water. Caffeine is a diuretic, so water helps replenish the lost fluids.

    Thanks for the great article!

    Posted by Kristen | August 28, 2011, 5:23 am

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