Headache during pregnancy - how to forget about it?

Noise, stress, fatigue, limited movement in the open air, lack of sleep or excessive sleepiness, lack of fluid intake and poor nutrition are the main culprits. Pain that occurs early in life can be associated with hormonal changes. Increasing the production of estrogen and progesterone, necessary for the development of the child, can cause a delay in water in the body. Because of this, there are swelling that can be in the brain tissues, and the nerve endings that are there react to the pressure increase with pain. Fortunately, this does not pose a danger to either the pregnant or the child. Headache during pregnancy can be caused by protein in the urine and abundant edema. Also, migraine may appear, which is triggered by a sudden contraction and relaxation of the blood vessels in the brain. It can cause stress, bright light or noise.

Much more serious is the headache during pregnancy, which appears after 14 weeks, that is, in the second trimester, especially if it is accompanied by vision problems (worsening, the appearance of dark spots in front of the eyes). Do not underestimate this! This pain can be caused by hypertension and is fraught with the threat of fainting. If you have a special device to measure blood pressure, check it regularly. In the situation of exceeding the standard indicators, a pregnant woman should urgently consult a doctor! Pain with high blood pressure can be learned without an apparatus - it usually happens in the morning, and begins with the occipital part of the head, sometimes accompanied by ringing in the ears.

A severe headache during pregnancy can be caused by stress, starvation and dehydration. Busy with many things at once, the expectant mother can sometimes forget to eat or relax. As a result, the body begins to take care of itself. If the pregnant woman wants to avoid trouble, she needs to consume enough fluids and eat regularly. It is worth remembering that not every drink is good. Coffee, strong tea or concentrated juice can also contribute to the loss of fluid in the body. It is better to drink purified water in bottles, non-carbonated, with a low content of mineral salts. Do not forget also about a comfortable bed, because a headache can also appear from problems with the spine. Mattress choose not too soft (the load on the spine in this case is uneven) or hard (the bones and muscles will be constantly strained and completely unable to relax). And try not to worry about the little things. The world will not collapse just because your boss would like to have childless employees.

Treatment of headache during pregnancy is prescribed after a visit to the doctor. In any case, it's better to do without pills. However, if the pain does not pass, there is no point in suffering - a bad mood of the mother will have a consequence for the child. Nothing terrible will happen if you drink one tablet of paracetamol. This is the measure that is considered safe during pregnancy.

With headaches, you can take a warm bath, because the water will help relax and calm down. You also need to isolate yourself, stay in a well-ventilated room with the lights off and in complete silence. Put a cold compress on the forehead, and the legs can be placed in a bowl with warm water, whiskey rubed with ice cubes. Sometimes the circular massage movements of the face help to relieve pain.

Be sure to consult a doctor if the headache during pregnancy is very strong and accompanied by nausea and vomiting (especially after a headache there is a possibility of a hemorrhage or an intracerebral hematoma), an increased body temperature (possible urinary tract infection), severe dizziness and fatigue, seizures or blurred vision.