Headaches During Pregnancy
Head pounding during your pregnancy and you’re a person who doesn’t usually get headaches. You’re not alone. Headaches are one of the most common concerns women bring up to their doctors. These headaches are most likely to occur during the first and third trimesters, though they can occur at any time.
There are many reasons for these headaches. Hormonally, the body is undergoing the most change during the first and third trimesters, as the body first adjusts to pregnancy, and then prepares for childbirth. Other common triggers are a lack of sleep, low blood sugar, and excess stress. If you’ve cut out caffeine for health reasons, your headaches could be from withdrawal. (more…)