headaches during pregnancy?

Question

are terrible headaches common in early pregnancy?

I'm not even a month pregnant and am already getting terrible headaches, Also, I am bleeding like a period. but i read that it could be decidual bleeding which is common in pregnancy's and its just the lining of the uterus coming out. Has anyone else experienced the both of these symptoms?

Answer 1

Yes oh yes I got migraines all of the time!

Answer 2

Get the bleeding checked out ! You can get residual blood but as any mid wife will tell you, bleeding is not normal in pregnancy always better to be safe than sorry ! I am sure everything will be fine. As for the headaches, I got really bad ones but they started at 6 weeks, everyone it different .

Answer 3

Depends on the person. Not everyone has them. Your body goes through big changes and having headaches is one side effect. I never heard of having "bleeding like a period" in pregnancy. Are you sure your still pregnant? Take a home test . If it says your pregnant and your still " having your period" you better see a Dr. You don't have periods when your pregnant.

Answer 4

I had migraines during pregnancy and my doctor gave me a combination of a painkiller safe to use during pregnancy (paracetamol/codeine - will need a prescription) and something to help stop the nausea and vomiting - I think Maxalon.

See your doctor though, because with the bleeding, it is better to be safe than sorry. Bleeding does happen to some women, but it is also an idication in some cases of something more serious.

Answer 5

Often pregnancy headaches are Hormonal, but one major thing people (pregnant or not) overlook is that dehydration causes most headaches. Remember though, while your preggers your body is really processing every ounce of liquid you drink in a whole new way. Your body is continually flushing and refreshing all that amniotic fluid your baby is sumersaulting in as we speak. And you have extra blood volume too. So drink up on lots and lots of good ol clean H2O.
And have a happy and healthy pregnancy!!

Answer 6

You should definitely go to see your OBGYN and consult with them about your headaches and your bleeding. My cousin bled her whole nine months of her pregnancy and everything was okay with her birth. But definitely consult with your doctor on your next visit or make an appointment as soon as possible so that they can run a test on your body because every one is different and it could be something serious that you can prevent or it may be nothing at all. Good luck.

Answer 7

I have chronic migraines. When I was pregnant it was like I had them once a week. I hear of women having headaches all the time. You can take some tylenol for it, if it works for you, it never did for me. I actually took the lowest form of xanax for my migraines when I was pregnant. Wierd, I know, but I have taken Topamax, Zomig, and Imitrex and Xanax was the only thing that worked haha...

Answer 8

I don't remember, having any type of headaches while I was pregnant. It is best to consult with your Doctor, you will get a variety of answers on here. Have a good weekend.

Answer 9

I didn't get headaches and I almost NEVER do. But when I get them at any time, the first question I ask myself is: 'Have I been keeping hydrated?' Dehydration can cause headaches, but...not the same as migraines.

Answer 10

EVERY PREGNANCY IS DIFFERENT BUT I HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AND I WAS TOLD BY MY DOCTOR THAT THATS NORMAL IN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS SO YOU SHOULD TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT THAT COLD BE. DONT BE TOO WORRIED THOUGH. YOU SHOULD ALSO TALK TO SOME FAMILY MEMBERS BECAUSE A LOT OF COMMON THINGS HAPPEN WITHIN A FAMILY

Answer 11

Yes, and no. I never had them associated with pregnancy, nor anybody I know. However, you do have swelling tissues and if they are swelled in your neck, it can cause headaches. Try a cold pack on both your head and your neck and see if that helps any.