How to relieve severe headaches in pregnant women

Pregnant women's headache refers to the headache, migraine, dizziness, and flu-like symptoms that pregnant women sometimes experience in the early stages of pregnancy. Sometimes it is accompanied by vertigo, tinnitus, palpitations, edema or high blood pressure. It is a common pregnancy reaction. Some pregnant women begin to experience gradual headaches, sometimes with ear pain and high blood pressure, after five months of pregnancy. This is because the blood pressure of pregnant women will change, and the metabolism of female hormones will also be different from usual. At this time, the blood flow back to the head will be affected to a certain extent, so pregnant women will feel headaches.

1. How to relieve headaches during pregnancy

Sometimes the cause of a headache is not just a problem in the head. There are many causes of headaches. According to the 2004 international classification, there are more than 14 causes of headaches, resulting in more than 300 different types of headaches. So when a headache strikes, how can you relieve pregnancy headaches?

1. Turn around. The surrounding environment must be quiet and comfortable. Drink a glass of warm water first, then slowly relax, take a deep breath, close your eyes and rest, gently rub the temples on both sides, and massage the head. Turn your head to relieve tension in your neck. Slowly massage your head and then shrug your shoulders.

2. Massage. Massaging the neck can also relieve headaches. Start by massaging the muscles between your head and neck, then move from your shoulders to your head.

3. Take a bath. Shower with water at a comfortable temperature, washing your neck and shoulders under boiling water.

4. See a doctor. If the headache is caused by a head injury, or if you vomit when you have a headache. You will notice something vague and need to see a doctor sooner rather than later.

2. What causes headaches in pregnant women?

Headache can be said to be one of the common conditions of pregnant women. Different people have different physical fitness and the causes of headaches are different. Let’s talk about the causes of headaches in pregnant women.

1. During pregnancy, the male hormones of pregnant women undergo certain changes, which can cause headaches;

2. Pregnant women with inflammation or physical damage can also cause headaches;

3. Pregnant women often clench their teeth, which can also cause headaches;

4. Pregnant women lack rest, feel very tired, and also have headaches;

5. Pregnant women with systemic diseases or local problems with the ears, nose, etc. may also suffer from headaches;

6. The mental stimulation and psychological reasons of pregnant women can cause headaches.

Headaches are annoying and there is no way to find the cause of them. This is because the head controls the entire human body. If a headache occurs, pregnant women will feel uncomfortable and need to find ways to relieve it as soon as possible so that the body can recover as soon as possible. Don't be indifferent to headaches, as this will always affect your life and work. Pregnant women in particular should pay attention to their own health conditions, as this can easily affect the fetus.