Headaches

[maria94]

Is it normal to keep getting headaches in your 2nd trimester? I'm 13+4 and I've had one for the last 3 days! Anyone else get this/have any tips for getting rid of them naturally?

I'm 12+3 and I've been getting them since Sunday, everyday, and they don't really go away. I've been avoiding paracetamol and using 4head. They still stick around but I am finding it helps ease it. I hope this doesn't last too much longer.

Are you dehydrated? That's what mine were put down to. I thought I was drinking enough but turns out I was wrong!

Drink more water, if that doesn’t help please speak with your midwife to rule out preeclampsia.

I had them a lot 2nd trimester. Midwife said it's down to hormones. If your prone to migraines or headaches pre pregnancy as well the hormone changes in pregnancy can make them worse.

@Mintypea5 I always used to get hormone induced headaches before getting pregnant! They always used to fall when I was due on😣 which made me worry as to why I was suddenly getting them bad again! As long as it's a normal part of being pregnant then I don't mind!!

@maybenextmonth I love my 4head stick, life saver!! I've tried staying away from the paracetamol as well, I think that's why the headaches seem so bad! I'm used to just taking some pain killers and forgetting about it haha

@maria94 same here. I think I'm also finding them bad because they stay from about lunchtime until I go to bed. If you find anything that works, let me know! I bought some migraine strips as well but haven't tried those yet.

@maybenextmonth I've got those migraine strips, they are good but not as strong as the 4head! I've heard tiger balm is good but I haven't tried that yet 😬

Yes it is normal for some women, drink lots of water ,get some sleep, a ice pack on your head or cold cloth on your face does help,rest when its bad.
i get migraines dont normally get them when pregnant but have this time had one for 2wks. If they get bad id go see your gp as they maybe able to do something.