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Headaches During Pregnancy, are They Normal. Do You Know How to Ease Your Pregnancy Headaches?
Thursday, 01 January 1970 01:33 Last Updated on Friday, 06 August 2010 12:05
Author: Hannah Bajor.C.N.M.,M.S.N. Pregnancy Success & Health Coach
Headaches during pregnancy 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 pregnancy the surging hormones play a part in the development of pregnancy headaches. The 40% increase in blood volume that occurs during pregnancy increases pressure within the blood vessels and this itself can cause pregnancy headaches. Headaches during the last month of pregnancy may also be caused by a condition called preeclampsia, which is associated with high blood pressure, swelling and protein in the urine.
It is normal to have headaches during pregnancy because of the above reasons plus the following:
