Inhaled medications are known to be better for the foetus than oral ones.
Because the medication may put you at greater risk of developing conditions
such as pre-eclampsia, or causing premature labour, your pregnancy will be
carefully monitored by your healthcarer.
If you suffer from hayfever or any other allergy, consult your doctor before
taking anything containing antihistamines.
Those throbbing
Lie down with the curtains drawn. Close your eyes, and press
gently between your eyebrows with your thumb. A gentle circular movement also
works well;
According to traditional Chinese medicine, massaging the
back of the neck and base of the skull helps to relieve a headache;
Avoid common headache triggers such as chocolate, drinks
containing caffeine, strong cheeses and all alcoholic drinks, of course;
Drink plenty of water during the day;
A soothing massage will boost circulation and release muscle
tension;
Certain herbal teas, such as chamomile, may soothe an aching
head;
Walk every day to get a good dose of fresh air and sunshine;
Have a rest each afternoon – being overtired can trigger a
headache;
Exercise regularly to rid the body of toxins, speed up the
metabolism and aid elimination;
A chiropractor or physiotherapist will assess whether you
have vertebral misalignment – pressure on a nerve may cause headaches;
Reflexologists treat headaches by stimulating the big toe,
believed to be the pituitary gland reflex zone. Ask your partner to massage
your feet;
Keep your blood-sugar levels stable by eating a
slow-releasing carbohydrate at each meal, such as wholewheat or rye bread, oats
porridge, pasta, brown rice, starchy root vegetables and pulses.
According to Rodale's Balancing
Pregnancy & Work, the good news is that migraines and other severe
headaches may in fact be less frequent or disappear completely during
pregnancy, due to the hormonal changes involved.
A note of caution!
If you suffer from bad headaches that paracetamol cannot relieve, consult your
doctor. If you are over six months pregnant, your headache may indicate a more
serious condition of pregnancy, such as high blood pressure.