Pregnancy and Migraine
Migraine Ireland
Headache during pregnancy can be a sign of an underlying serious or dangerous condition – speak with your doctor as soon as possible if you are experiencing new symptoms or changes for your safety.
Headache during pregnancy can be a sign of an underlying serious or dangerous condition – speak with your doctor as soon as possible if you are experiencing new symptoms or changes for your safety.
As soon as you discover that you are pregnant, suspect that you may be, or are planning to become pregnant, speak with your doctor urgently about advice on your management of your condition. Many medications and treatments are not suitable or safe for pregnancy. It is important to discuss the safest treatment options for you to support you in your pregnancy and your condition.
If you experience headache symptoms or migraine symptoms for the first time, or experience any changes in your symptoms during your pregnancy, it is important to speak with your doctor urgently. This is so that the cause can be checked-out for your safety.
Migraine often improves during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters, perhaps due to a raise in oestrogen and natural endorphins. However it is important to note that his may not be the case for everyone.
During the first trimester, changes such as morning sickness might trigger migraine attacks, and it is important to seek support from your doctors during this time.
In some pregnancies, no difference will be experienced. Usually normal migraine patterns return with the return of normal periods after giving birth.
In the few days after giving birth, there can be a drop in hormone levels which may trigger a migraine attack.