37 weeks, headache, migraine - is this normal?

[aerokitkat]

I'm 37 + 4 and I've had a nasty headache for 2 days, and then this morning I developed a migraine. I don't have any swelling and my blood pressure has been fine all the way through my pregnancy.
Has anybody else experienced similar?
Karen x

Hi. Can be very normal but it could be something else. If you don't usually get migraines I would definitely get it checked out. Maybe ring your MW for some reassurance/advice? I have always suffered from headaches and migraines and had lots during early pregnancy but when I had a migraine at 39 weeks they made me go through all the checks for eclampsia. It was just a migraine but they wanted to be sure. Hope you are feeling better soon.x

I think you need to speak to your midwife right away.

How have your baby's movements been?

You need your blood pressure tested asap. Maybe it's just a migraine, or a virus, but maybe its pre-eclampsia.

I don't want to panic you, but this could be an emergency situation - better safe than sorry so please phone your mw/labour ward now.