Headaches During Pregnancy, Are They Normal. Do You Know How To Ease Your Pregnancy Headaches?

By Hannah Bajor, C.N.M.,M.S.N.
Headaches during are very challenging as over the counter pain killers are not recommended. Read on to see what you can do to relieve the pain from your headaches during pregnancy.

First of all let's address why some pregnant women suffer from headaches during pregnancy. Within the first 12 weeks of the surging hormones play a part in the development of headaches. The 40% increase in blood volume that occurs during increases pressure within the blood vessels and this itself can cause headaches. Headaches during the last month of may also be caused by a condition called pre eclampsia, which is associated with high blood pressure, swelling and protein in the urine.

It is normal to have headaches during because of the above reasons plus the following:

Stress
Lack of sleep
Vomiting
Low blood sugar
Dehydration
Caffeine withdrawal
Nicotine withdrawal
Poor posture
Pregnancy related vision changes

What you can do to ease your headaches:
Reduce stress.
Get more sleep.
Treat your early morning sickness.
Eat regularly to avoid low blood sugar levels.
Drink adequate amounts of high quality water.
Get chiropractic adjustments and advice to correct your posture.
Avoid over the counter medication especially during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Consult a homeopath or an acupuncturist for treatments to relieve your pain.
Pregnancy headaches are sometimes relieved with either hot or cold compress around your forehead and on the back of your neck.
Have someone massage your shoulders and neck during acute headaches.
Rest in a dark room and practice deep relaxation breathing.
Relaxing in a warm bath or shower sometimes reduces the stress and tension.
The fruit mangosteen is well known to support every system in the body. It is all natural and can relieve and prevent headaches.

You tried all the above and you still have a headache:

At this point it would be appropriate to call your doctor or

midwife for advice.
Have your eyesight checked as you may need glasses or a change in glasses.

If you experience any of these symptoms below with a headache call your physician or midwife immediately as these are signs of a severe complication called pre-eclampsia:
Blurred vision
Right sided abdomen pain
Swollen hands and face
Sudden weight gain
Feeling very agitated or restless

Pregnancy headaches can be very painful and very frustrating, as it is not recommended that you use over the counter medication during pregnancy. When traditional is not allowed, then it is time to investigate what holistic methods of healing are available to you. Basic energy healing is extremely relaxing, it will reduce stress and alleviate some if not all of your headache.

Prevention of headaches is the best place to start. Many pregnant clients that have a history of headaches will know their triggering factor to developing a headache. Staying away from these triggers is important.

Many headache clients experienced improvement of their headaches by taking mangosteen and mineral juice on a regular basis. Mangosteen is a very healing fruit and has a natural pain blocker and is safe.

Pregnancy can be an extraordinary experience for a woman. It is far more than growing a baby and dealing with issues like headaches. has a huge emotional, mental, spiritual, and energetic side to it. The more you understand these aspects, the easier and less symptomatic your will be. Learning how to connect with the emotions of your unborn child will allow you to enhance your experience and surrender to its normal physiological process.

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