“Pregnancy headaches are more common during the first trimester of pregnancy and can occur from a number of causes, including hormonal changes, fatigue, nasal congestion, hypoglycemia, stress or hunger. In general, headaches during pregnancy tend to decrease or disappear as hormones tend to stabilize.
However, headaches during pregnancy can also be caused by more serious conditions, especially increased blood pressure, which, if constant and accompanied by stomach pain and blurred vision, can be a sign of preeclampsia. . In this case, the pregnant woman should immediately go to the obstetrician to confirm the cause and begin appropriate treatment, as preeclampsia can seriously damage the pregnancy if not properly evaluated and treated.
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Medications during pregnancy should only be done on the recommendation of the obstetrician, as some medicines may be harmful to the pregnant woman or baby.
Usually, the obstetrician only indicates the use of certain medications when the headache is very severe, does not pass with natural measures or is accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, for example, being indicated, in most cases, the use of acetaminophen. .
Before starting to use a medicine to relieve headaches, pregnant women should choose natural options such as:
In addition, acupuncture is also an excellent natural solution to relieve constant headaches during pregnancy.
Although it is very common for pregnant women to experience headaches during pregnancy, due to hormonal changes, it is important to inform the obstetrician of these symptoms, especially when headaches are common or accompanied by other symptoms, such as upset stomach, nausea and vomiting. fever, seizures, fainting or blurred vision, as they may be signs and symptoms of a health problem that can affect pregnancy.
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