Pregnancy and Headache
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Medications during pregnancy
Health Square
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.
Warning signs, prevention and treatment
Dr. Spock
In the middle of your pregnancy and experiencing headaches? Discover safe ways to prevent and ease the pain.
Treat the problem, not the symptom
Suite101
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.
When a compress isn't enough
FP Notebook
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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Pregnancy headache overview
Baby Center
This simple guide to headaches during pregnancy is a great, easy way to learn about possible causes, triggers, medications and treatments. A must read!
Before, during, and after pregnancy
Cleveland Clinic
Learn more about menstrual headaches and their treatment, and the difficulty of treating migraines during pregnancy.
When to go to the doctor
March of Dimes
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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Consider it a risk factor
Healthfinder
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.
Effects of drugs unclear
iVillage
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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Headaches in women
Headaches
Powerpoint presentations can be boring, but this one is full of useful information about women and headaches, including headaches that occur during pregnancy.
Pamphlet for women
National Headache Foundation
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.
Pregnancy and headaches; what's common and what's serious?
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Breastfeeding might help
Mayo Clinic
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.
Try to relax and avoid triggers
Amer Pregnancy Assoc
It's always best to avoid medications during pregnancy, and to try alternatives for treating headaches. Here are some helpful hints.

