Health Tip: Coping With Migraines During Pregnancy

HealthDay – Wed, Feb 8, 2012 11:51 PM EST

(HealthDay News) -- Migraines may pose a dilemma for pregnant women, since these painful headaches may strike more often during pregnancy.

At the same time, some migraine medicines can cause birth defects, so medical experts advise pregnant women not to use them.

The womenshealth.gov website offers these suggestions for pregnant women who are prone to migraines:

  • Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant and have been taking migraine medication.
  • Talk to your doctor about what over-the-counter drugs are recommended and safe for pregnant women.
  • Try relaxation techniques to help ease migraine pain.
  • Apply a cold pack to your head when a migraine strikes.
 

4 comments

  • AllisonB
    AllisonB  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 months ago
    Completely ridiculous article. Not helpful at all.
  • ONeil
    ONeil  •  3 months ago
    I am a chronic migrane sufferer. But both times when I was pregnant. I had two migranes the whole pregnancy. When I wasn't pregnant I was having 4-8 migranes a month. When I was pregnant, yes I had lots of nausea, vomiting, horrible heartburn. All the un fun side effects of pregnancy. But I always say. I felt the best I have ever felt while I was pregnant. Not having migranes while I was pregnant made it the best time in my life.
  • C.V. Williams
    C.V. Williams  •  San Antonio, Texas  •  3 months ago
    lol! I agree....where's the advise?
  • martina s
    martina s  •  Christchurch, New Zealand  •  3 months ago
    wow, that passes as 'advice'...duh, talk to your doctor
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