Pregnancy Headaches WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Pregnancy Headaches
Headaches are common during pregnancy. They are more common during the first trimester. It is believed to be caused by changes in hormone levels and an increase in blood volume and circulation. During the second trimester, the headaches will sometimes disappear, because the body becomes used to the hormonal changes. During the third trimester, the headaches are caused more by posture and tension from carrying the extra weight from the pregnancy.1
Fast Facts:
- Headaches during pregnancy should be evaluated by a physician.
- Your physician may recommend one or more treatments for the headaches, which include lifestyle changes, medications or alternative treatments.2
- Alternative treatments include using cold compresses, taking a shower, avoiding fatigue, relaxation techniques, and massage.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ March of Dimes: Pregnancy & Newborn: Headaches
- ↑ eMedTV: Pregnancy Headaches
- ↑ BabyCenter: Headaches During Pregnancy
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- Contributor: Elisa Carter
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Elisa Carter
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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- Last update: Jun. 24, 2009
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.
