Categories: pregnancy

Headache

10% of pregnancy women suffer from migraine – a severe headache caused by dilation of blood vessels in the brain and is linked to hormonal changes during pregnancy. Headaches can also be caused by stress or tension in the head or neck in result from poor posture during pregnancy. Symptoms of migraines are a dull thudding in the head, which worsens if moving, pain on one side of the head or in the temples and numbness, vomiting, or visual disturbances. Severe, persistent headaches (especially those accompanied by blurred vision) during the third trimester may be a sign of high blood pressure and should be reported to your doctor.

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1 Key Tips on coping with migraines and headaches:
- 1.1 Diet and Nutrition
- 1.2 Complementary Treatments

Key Tips on coping with migraines and headaches:

– Get plenty of fresh air every day
– Get 20 minutes of gentle exercise each day
– Sleep and rest as much as possible
– Drink plenty of filtered of mineral water

– Try to reduce your stress levels.
– Identify your headache triggers and avoid them
– Change positions slowly
– Popular migraine medications are not safe to take, including Ibuprofen

Diet and Nutrition

– Stabilize blood sugar levels by eating slow-release carbs (oatmeal, bread, legumes, etc) and protein regularly
– Avoid eating migraine-causing foods including chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, citrus fruit, and cheese.

Complementary Treatments

Western Herbalism
– chamomile tea
– ginger tea

Aromatherapy
– 4 drops of lavender oil applied on compressed temples relieves a headache.

Massage

Homeopathy
– for sudden pain resembling a tight band – Aconite 6c
– sudden, violent headache – Belladonna 6c
– Irritability and pain that is worse from movement that lasts all day – bryonia 6c

Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.