I'm 16 weeks pregnant and get headaches every now and then, this week though i have had one since saturday and its really bad! When i lay down it hurts worse!
2007-05-30 23:37:34 · 13 answers · asked by Charlie C 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I had this, but mine was due to lack of caffeine. I was having withdrawals and it was causing migraines. I spoke to my midwife and she suggested to start drinking coffee again, but within moderation. I would ring and speak to your doctor just to be on the safe side. They really don't mind how often they see pregnant women, their concern is that you and baby are healthy.
2007-05-31 00:08:41 · answer #1 · answered by chelle0980 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a lot of headaches in the first 2 trimesters of pregnancy and was told by the doctor its normal - and caused by hormone surges.
You should take paracetamol, and drink LOADS. Avoid caffeine, do 20 minutes excercise a day (even a walk round the block) and get plenty of sleep.
I would recommend you visit the doctor anyway to get your blood pressure checked because headaches can be a sign of pre-eclampsia but on the whole, if you've no other symptoms, the chances are you'll be fine.
Best wishes
2007-05-31 06:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by princess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Occasional headaches normal. Do you suffer from high blood pressure?? Since you had a headache since Saturday, go see your GP or midwife NOW to get it checked out!! It may be a migraine that is taking its time to ease off, but headaches in pregnancy could be a sign of raised blood pressure!!!
2007-05-31 06:49:14 · answer #3 · answered by xenonvalkyrie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi charlie C,
Yes headaches are a part of some pregnacy. Be sure to tell the doctor you are having them because you can't just take anything when pregnant. I have migraines & take prescription drugs for them. Also they have a roll on for headache's it's called Head On & you can get this at any drugstore, anything minty helps- mint tea, candy mints-altoids, warm bath's, cold wash cloth on forehead & a warm washcloth on back of neck. Good luck & congrats on pregnacy. :O)
2007-05-31 06:54:03 · answer #4 · answered by dousmokedoobies69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately it's normal, i had them through out my pregnancy, it's because of all the hormones,,,,, i took 2 paracetamol, as that's safe in pregnancy, took a cool face washer and went and layed in bed, you could prop yourself up on pillows if you cant lay down, also if they get worse go and see your doc, as there are other things that can cause these headaches during pregnancy, but it sounds normal to me, but im not a doc, hope this helps!
2007-05-31 06:47:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hiya i had really bad headaches when i was pregnant with my son. i was able to take paracetamol but you should consult your doctor before you take anything. you may have a high blood pressure but get checked out asap.... x
2007-06-03 08:18:56 · answer #6 · answered by hazel103510351 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be suffering from migraines. They can be terrible, I never had a migraine until I was pregnant and now I suffer from them a couple of times a year.
2007-05-31 06:44:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to get headaches the whole time in early pregnancy i still get them now but they are not as often. if you are worried speak to your midwife
2007-05-31 15:27:04 · answer #8 · answered by ema7523 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fortunately completely normal!
2007-05-31 06:44:07 · answer #9 · answered by Invisible Pink RN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should go to your midwife or Gp and have your blood pressure checked to make sure it is not high.
2007-05-31 06:45:28 · answer #10 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋