When should i be worried about headaches during pregnancy?

Question

I've been getting some headaches during my pregnancy, mostly mild. When should I be worried about headaches during pregnancy and consider contacting my doctor?

Vijaya Bajaj · Answer

If your headache is severe, persistent, or accompanied by blurry vision, contact your hospital immediately. My gynac made me keep a BP monitor at home just to be safe.

Aparna Waghmare · Answer

Headaches can be just dehydration or tension, but if they are very sharp or you see spots, please call your doctor immediately. It's always better to rule out high BP.

Mandira Madhavan · Answer

Try drinking lots of water and resting in a dark room. But honestly, if the pain is unbearable, don't wait and just call your gynac.

Vibha Singhal · Answer

Mild headaches are normal due to hormone changes, but if it's a throbbing one that doesn't go away, check your blood pressure. Don't ignore it, call your gynac right away.

Shilpi Majmudar · Answer

My tracker app flagged that severe headaches in the 2nd or 3rd trimester could be a sign of high BP. If you have swelling or vision changes too, please consult your doctor immediately.

Dipti Dubey · Answer

Haan, normal headache toh thik hai, but if it is very severe and not going away, then immediately check with your doctor na. It's not worth taking a risk.

Hansika Majumdar · Answer

I had bad headaches due to high blood pressure before my C-section. Please don't take it lightly if it's severe, let your doctor check your BP.

Karishma Sahu · Answer

I had mild headaches in my first trimester and my doctor told me it was just hormonal. But she strictly told me to contact her if it became severe or caused blurry vision.

Mrinal Joshi · Answer

Agree, please don't ignore severe headaches. Call your gynac immediately as it could be related to high blood pressure.

Ankitha Karunakaran · Answer

I used to panic at every small headache, but resting helped. However, if you get a severe headache with sudden swelling on your face or hands, please contact your doctor.

Sushma Yadav · Answer

I felt so scared when I got a sudden sharp headache in my third trimester. My doctor checked my BP and it was high, so please get it checked if you feel the same.

Babita Barik · Answer

Sometimes low blood sugar also causes headaches, so eat small meals. But if the headache is constant and severe, check with your doctor to rule out preeclampsia.