Many pregnant mothers said that they always had headaches when they were pregnant. They did not know the cause of what or how to prevent it. Sometimes the pain was quite serious.
This problem of saying that it is not big or small has caused troubles to many pregnant mothers. Ding Ma will tell everyone about the headache during pregnancy.
Is headache common during pregnancy?
It is very common in the first trimester of pregnancy.
In fact, the possibility of headache during pregnancy is very high, and almost every pregnant mother has experienced headache.
Pregnant mothers may suffer from headache and other discomfort during the first three months of pregnancy, such as morning sickness, diarrhea, mandibular pain, stomachache, dyspepsia, etc.
Why is pregnancy a headache?
As we all know, a series of changes will take place in the pregnant mother’s body during pregnancy. A large amount of hormone release and increased blood volume in the body are the main causes of headache during pregnancy.
However, in addition to the main reason for the change of progesterone in pregnant women, there are many common factors that can lead to headache during pregnancy:
- Dehydration caused by pregnancy vomiting; Mental stress; Hypoglycemia; Lack of sleep; Food allergy; Food and special odor; Mild anemia; Caffeine withdrawal; Not enough rest.
How to avoid headache during pregnancy?
Since it is normal to have headache during pregnancy, do pregnant mothers have what methods to prevent and relieve it? Ding Ma summarized several simpler mitigation methods for everyone:
Wrap a turban:
Pregnant mothers can soak towels with warm water and wrap them on their heads when resting, which can relieve some headaches.
Drink plenty of water:
Adults need to drink 1.5 L ~ 2L of water every day to keep body fluids stable.
Diet regularly:
Diet must be healthy and regular. You can also insist on eating less and eating more to avoid eating too much or too little at one meal. At the same time, you must also ensure a healthy diet.
Ensure adequate rest:
Pregnant mothers should not be overworked during pregnancy, and insufficient rest is also one of the causes of headache during pregnancy.
Do more massage:
During the rest, you can do more massage, and you can focus on massaging your shoulders, neck and feet. If possible, of course, it is better to massage your whole body. You can also exercise yourself to relax your body.
Keep the mood happy:
In a good mood, there are fewer problems. Pregnant mothers can listen to soothing music, read books and do what they like to avoid anxiety and impatience in their mood.
Ensure adequate sleep:
Pregnant mothers may have a variety of physical discomfort during pregnancy, resulting in poor sleep quality and insufficient sleep time. They should try their best to sleep better for themselves and their babies in order to relieve all kinds of discomfort.
Do you need to see a doctor?
In fact, headache during pregnancy is not necessarily caused by normal factors, especially in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, which does not exclude the influence of other serious factors such as brain impact and preeclampsia.
If you feel that your headache symptoms are more serious or last for a long time, you must go to the hospital for a doctor to diagnose whether it is caused by other reasons, so as to avoid more serious consequences caused by delay.
If the pain is really severe, do not use some folk remedies or take drugs by yourself. It is possible to take some drugs under the guidance of doctors. At present, the safest analgesic is Tylenol (p-aminoacetylphenol).
In short, I hope that all pregnant mothers will have a healthy body to welcome the birth of the baby. In case of physical problems, they should go to the hospital for examination in time.