Is it normal to get migraines when your pregnant?

Answer 1

== == You may have a migraine, and be pregnant, but migraine is NOT a sign of pregnancy. However, some women who have never experienced migraines before will experience migraines during their pregnancy. And the reverse is also true. Some women who have migraines stop getting them during them pregnancy (and if they are lucky, after childbirth as well!)

Answer 2

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It can. If a person has an occasional migraine, there isn't that much concern. If the person has severe and frequent migraines, those are putting both the pregnant mother's body - and the fetus's body under consistent stress.

Some women experience much higher blood pressure under a migraine attack, if the woman has been diagnosed with preeclampsia - this is more cause for concern, because keeping blood pressure down is vital.

It also affects pregnancy, because many of the medications available to women who aren't pregnant, you aren't able to take anymore once you are. This includes abortives and many preventatives. It can be hard for someone who has been on a successful treatment regimen, to have to endure 9-18months without (if they choose to breastfeed).

It becomes very important to communicate with your doctor, to develop coping skills to deal with the pain so that you can deal with the stress put on your body, and to learn what your migraine triggers are and manage them effectively. Some women are triggered by hormone fluctuations OF pregnancy, whereas some women will just have their original triggers, or have new or old triggers exacerbated.

If you have severe and frequent migraines - make sure you have a headache specialist, because they will be more willing to prescribe medications while you are pregnant if you need them than an OB-GYN. They'll know specifically which ones you can and cannot be on, rather than just say "Here, take Tylenol."

Answer 3

Migraines can occur during pregnancy. Some women who have migraines find they may get more migraines, less migraines, or experience no change at all during pregnancy. A woman won't know which of those will happen until it happens, unfortunately. It is all highly individual.

If you are pregnant and you've never experienced migraines or other severe headaches, and suddenly are doing so - make sure you discuss this with your doctor. Do not assume that they are migraines. Severe headaches during pregnancy are a sign of high blood pressure, and high blood pressure means that your doctor needs to be looking out for preeclampsia.

Answer 4

Yes pregnancy can cause migraines due to higher amounts of estrogen. Discuss this with your doctor.

Answer 5

No, call your doctor ASAP