Pregnancy and Headache

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Only a doctor can determine what drugs are appropriate for treating your headaches during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor and learn about treatment options that are safe for you and your baby.

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In the middle of your pregnancy and experiencing headaches? Discover safe ways to prevent and ease the pain.

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Usually it's easier to take a pill for a headache, but that's not the best option during pregnancy. Try to find out what's causing your headache and address it.

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Drugs are usually a last resort for treating headaches during pregnancy, but sometimes the benefits outweigh the risks. Your doctor might prescribe one of the medications in this outline.

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This simple guide to headaches during pregnancy is a great, easy way to learn about possible causes, triggers, medications and treatments. A must read!

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Learn more about menstrual headaches and their treatment, and the difficulty of treating migraines during pregnancy.

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Routine check-ups should be a part of pregnancy, but make an extra appointment if you're having headaches and experiencing the warning signs listed in this article.

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A recent study showed that women with migraines during pregnancy are at higher risk of stroke and heart attack. Learn more about the risks associated with pregnancy and headaches.

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The effects of many drugs commonly used to treat headaches have not been tested during pregnancy, and might carry some risk. Always check with your doctor before starting any medication.

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Powerpoint presentations can be boring, but this one is full of useful information about women and headaches, including headaches that occur during pregnancy.

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Pamphlet for women

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Print out this handy pamphlet about migraine in women, which includes a section on pregnancy and headache. If you have a history of migraine, talk to your doctor before you get pregnant.

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Pregnancy and headaches; what's common and what's serious?

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There's definitely a link between pregnancy and headache; for some women it's a good link. If pregnancy alleviates your headaches, breastfeeding might prolong the effects.

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It's always best to avoid medications during pregnancy, and to try alternatives for treating headaches. Here are some helpful hints.

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