{"id":10271,"date":"2021-02-22T11:14:35","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T16:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10271\/migraines-during-pregnancy\/"},"modified":"2025-01-10T10:26:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T15:26:04","slug":"migraines-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10271\/migraines-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Migraines when pregnant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Migraines are very intense headaches that usually affect only one side of the head. Expectant <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parents may have a break from migraines during pregnancy or experience a big increase in their frequency or strength.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What causes migraines?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Several things that can cause migraines. If you are genetically predisposed to migraines, you\u2019ll probably be at a higher risk of getting them while you are pregnant. Lack of sleep and dehydration can also cause migraines. However, even if you stay well-rested and drink plenty of water, migraines can still occur. This is <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">likely because of changing hormone levels during pregnancy, but it may also be related to worsening vision or tension in the neck or jaw.<\/span> Headaches could also be caused by an abrupt cessation of caffeine, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which, spoiler alert &#8211; may not be necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for dealing with migraines<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to talk to your OB provider about the risks and benefits of pain relievers and migraine-specific medication during pregnancy. This is a helpful conversation to have before the first pregnancy migraine strikes!<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying heat to the front of the head or ice to the back could also help you manage the pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proper rest, blood sugar management and hydration could also play roles in preventing or treating migraines.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your migraines are not improving, are incredibly intense, or are associated with an increase in blood pressure or vision changes, you should let your healthcare provider know immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Reviewed by the Ovia Health Clinical Team<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read more<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/guide\/10330\/how-to-survive-pregnancy-without-caffeine\">How to survive pregnancy without caffeine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/guide\/10172\/otc-medications-during-pregnancy\">OTC medications during pregnancy: what you need to know<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mayo Clinic Staff. &#8220;Headaches and hormones: What&#8217;s the connection?&#8221; <em>Mayo Clinic.<\/em> Mayo Clinic, 11\/13\/2012. Web.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yvonne Butler Tobah. &#8220;What can I do about headaches during pregnancy? I&#8217;d rather not take medication.&#8221; <em>Mayo Clinic.<\/em> Mayo Clinic, 8\/11\/2015. Web.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Migraines are very intense headaches that usually affect only one side of the head. Expectant moms are very prone to migraine headaches., progesterone levels fall which causes the uterine lining to shed. 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