A headache during pregnancy is different than a headache at any other time. When you're pregnant you have to be careful what you take as it can directly affect your baby. Sometimes these headaches can be bearable without doing anything, but others may be so uncomfortable that you need some sort of relief. Natural treatments can work wonders and give you the relief you need to continue on with your day and ensure your baby is safe.
Instructions
1. Drink lots of water. Dehydration can lead to pregnancy headaches as the body needs water to function properly and while pregnant you need even more than normal. Continue to stay hydrated. When you feel a headache coming on slowly drink a large glass of room temperature water so it will absorb into your system.
2. Eat a snack of fruits or grains. Sometimes low blood sugar can lead to a headache. Eat a snack of some fruit or a granola bar to give you a little boost and lift your blood sugar level giving you energy and helping your brain function, eliminating a headache.
3. Get a massage. A calming massage in a dark room can relieve tension and put your mind and body to rest thus pushing your headache out of mind. The massage will work on pressure points and relieve the stress in each so you can rest more peacefully.
4. Do prenatal yoga. Yoga teaches you to breath correctly and meditate so you can relieve the pain naturally and push through it with the power of visualization and calming.
5. Turn up the air conditioner and cool down your space. Lay down and take a nap. The cooler temperature will help relax your body and the nap will give your body time to heal and cleanse itself.
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