How can a pregnant woman treat a migraine headache?
Keep a headache diary: This diary should include when the headache happened, what “triggered” it, and how long it lasted. If you keep a log of your headaches, you can learn what triggers them and therefore avoid those things. Common triggers may include but are not limited to: Stress Chocolate Cheese Coffee Weather Hormones Triggers are different for everyone; that is why it is important for you to keep a headache diary. Common home remedies for migraine headaches include: Apply a cold towel on your head Take a cold shower Take a nap Exercise Biofeedback (ask your doctor) Relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga Applying heat or cold to the sides of the head, the eyes, or along the back of the neck is one of the best ways to reduce or relieve the pain associated with a migraine. Heating pads and cold packs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but most require using a microwave or the freezer first. Another draw back with some of these is that the heat or cold subsides as time
