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When to call the doctorHeadachesUsually headaches remain as much or as little a problem as they were before pregnancy. A common cause of headache in pregnancy is stress. This is a huge change in your life that causes anxiety and tension. These kinds of headaches are usually felt broadly across the forehead. Another cause of headache in pregnancy is sinus and nasal congestion due to an increased vascular flow to the delicate mucus membranes in the sinuses, causing some swelling and discomfort.Migraine headaches are more severe and often proceeded by an aura or sense that something will happen. Many auras include seeing flashing lights, black floating spots, a feeling of dejavu, or weakness/faintness. If you’ve never had a headache like this before, and are experiencing it for the first time in pregnancy – see your physician immediately. This may be a sign of rising blood pressure or other medical concern that requires immediate attention. For women with a history of migraines prior to pregnancy, they will often notice change in migraine frequency – in many, it dramatically lessens with pregnancy, but in some the incidence of headache increases. Headaches that become more frequent and severe or change suddenly in their symptoms - nausea/vomiting, blurred vision, dizziness, fainting or near fainting, difficulty with speech/vision or movement – should be evaluated by a physician immediately.
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