11 WAYS TO PREVENT HEADACHES DURING PREGNANCY

Severe headache during pregnancy could be a sign of stress, hunger, poor ventilation, dehydration, malaria or an indication of pre eclampsia .

It could also be caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy.

Anemia or low Hemoglobin levels can also cause headaches

To avoid headache,

🔴Rest in-between your activities,

🔴Take in enough fluids, water, healthy drinks, soups etc

🔴Take your malaria prophylaxis as ordered to prevent malaria

🔴Always check your BP and urine protein at the clinic if headache is severe

🔴Your doctor will rule out the specific cause and treat accordingly.

🔴Take prescribed analgesics

🔴Regular exercise

🔴 Eat on time and food should be nutritious.

🔴Proper ventilation to reduce stuffiness

🔴Eat on time and in adequate proportions

🔴Also take your daily dose of prescribed Hematinics

If headache is persistent and doesn’t go away with rest, report immediately for further investigations and treatment. It’s a danger sign of pregnancy

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