Migraine and Headache and Pregnancy Q&A

We have talked about headaches and migraine and pregnancy frequently at Headache and Migraine News. For example, don’t miss The Myth-Busting Guide to Migraines and Pregnancy for a good overview. We’ve also looked at some fascinating statistics about migraine during and after pregnancy.

We’ve also talked about the hot topic – How Dangerous are Migraine Drugs during Pregnancy?

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It’s always good to get another perspective, and NeurologyAdvisor recently published a Q&A on the topic with Dr. Matthew Robbins, associate professor of neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and director of inpatient services at Montefiore Headache Center New York.

I’ll let you read the article yourself, but I especially appreciated Dr. Robbins simple but helpful advice near the end.

I think some of the commonsense strategies of avoiding triggers is critical. Pregnancy is a time when usual routines can be disrupted, so the normal lifestyle strategies to help migraine should be especially emphasized during pregnancy. These include staying well hydrated (especially in early parts of pregnancy if someone has morning sickness), and getting regular sleep and maintaining low-grade or normal-level exercise. Nonpharmacologic treatments that are strongly evidence based for migraine, including biofeedback and relaxation training, certainly are good treatment strategies as well as preventive measures.

Your schedule is naturally disrupted during pregnancy. So – this is a great time to stop and evaluate your habits. And it’s important to develop healthy, regular habits that will help you avoid headache attacks.

Read the full article here: Managing Headache in Pregnancy: Q&A With Matthew Robbins, MD