How Common Are Migraine Headaches During Pregnancy?

Headaches are the most common discomfort experienced by most women.

You will experience headaches at any time during your pregnancy, but they are most common during the first and third trimester of pregnancy.

The main causes behind headaches during pregnancy are:

The sudden rise in hormone levels and also the blood volume throughout your body can lead to headaches during pregnancy.

These headaches become worse with an increase in stress levels, poor posture and variations in your vision. Some other reasons for headaches during pregnancy include:

• Caffeine withdrawal
• Dehydration
• Insufficient sleep
• Low blood sugar
• Stress

If you have regular migraine headaches during your normal life, you are likely to experience fewer migraines during pregnancy, while some women may experience the same levels or more intense migraine headaches.

Before planning for pregnancy or during the pregnancy period, it is essential to inform your health care provider about the medications you are taking for migraine headaches.

During the third trimester, most migraine headaches are due to poor posture and tension with the growing weight of your baby. Pre eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy) is a condition that can cause headaches during the third trimester.