Headaches
Headaches are very common during pregnancy. The best way to deal with headaches is to locate the source of your headaches and correct the problem where it began.
Try keeping a headaches diary to ascertain the cause of your pain. Whenever your head begins to ache, write down everything you have eaten for the past 24 hours, and exactly what you were doing when the pain began. Your headache may be the result of something you ate, which can then be easily avoided.
If you went cold turkey on caffeine for your pregnancy, your headaches are most likely caused by caffeine withdrawal, and will fade once your body has adapted.
General fatigue or lack of sleep can easily cause headaches. To avoid this, try taking naps during the day. If you begin to feel tired, sit down, and put your feet up.
Hunger and dehydration can also lead to headaches. Spread your meals throughout the day, eating several small meals instead of a few large ones and drink plenty of fluids.
Avoid headaches caused by eyestrain. Staring at a computer monitor for too long or reading in the dark will cause headaches.
Stress and depression will lead to headaches as well. Relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, and biofeedback are helpful in reducing stress and headaches in some sufferers.
Massage, hot compresses and hot showers will help to relieve tension headaches. Cold compresses and cold showers will help to relieve migraine headaches.
Acetaminophen is safe to take as directed on the label, although other headache medicines such as aspirin or ibuprofen should be avoided. If you are prone to migraine headaches, your doctor can tell you which medicines will be best for you.
In any and all extreme cases, contact your health care provider.