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Are headaches a normal part of pregnancy?

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Pregnancy is an exciting time of a woman’s life, but it can also be a scary period – especially if you’re experiencing some of the unpleasant symptoms associated with the changes going on inside.

If you’re reading this then the chances are, you’re pregnant and struggling with headaches, perhaps wondering if this is a normal part of pregnancy, or something you should seek medical advice for? At Hello Baby, we see lots of pregnant women who are struggling with the ups and downs of pregnancy, and headaches is often a common complaint!

Don’t worry – the first thing to know is that headaches are part and parcel of pregnancy for many women. In fact, they are one of the most highly experienced discomforts a pregnant woman will go through, and for the most part it is nothing serious.

During the first trimester and towards the end of your pregnancy you may find you experience more headaches than usual, but what’s the reason behind the headaches?

During early pregnancy you may struggle with more headaches than normal – and this can be due to a range of things, including:

  • Change of hormones
  • Increase in blood volume
  • Stress
  • Poor posture
  • Changes in vision

Towards the end of your pregnancy, you may find that your headaches have come back, and this could be caused by:

  • Reduced quality of sleep
  • Low blood sugar
  • Dehydration
  • Withdrawal from caffeine or sugar
  • Stress – carrying extra weight can cause physical stress on the body

Can you take headache medication during pregnancy?

As you probably know, most medications are strictly off limits when you’re pregnant as a lot of drugs can be harmful to the baby. However, there are some medications which are safe to take during pregnancy, although you should always contact your doctor or a pharmacist before taking anything during this time.

Other things you can do to treat a headache include:

  • A warm compress under the eye area is good for a sinus headache
  • Pregnancy massages can help relieve tension headaches
  • Try resting in a calming, low-light room
  • Have a warm bath
  • Avoid caffeine
  • Try some light stretching

What can you do to prevent headaches during pregnancy?

As with most things, it is usually easier to prevent headaches from occurring than it is to cure them once they hit. Luckily, there are some things you can do to help keep headaches at bay, including:

  • Drinking more water
  • Getting more sleep
  • Gentle exercise
  • Rest regularly
  • Practice good posture

The take home message on headaches during pregnancy

Although growing a baby is an incredible experience, its no secret that there will be trying times throughout the pregnancy, and that’s totally normal. During your pregnancy, and particularly in those early weeks, unpleasant symptoms can cause unnecessary worry, which is why our early reassurance scans have become such a source of comfort to many women struggling with the difficulties of early pregnancy.

If you are worried about the severity of your headaches during pregnancy, we advise you seek medical advice from your doctor or midwife. However, if you’d just like a little pick me up to get you through those tougher moments, then booking in for one of our 3/4D baby scans could be the very thing you need.

For further information, get in touch with one of our team today.

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  • Rachel Wright ★★★★★
    We came to the clinic on NYE and the process was so smooth. Quick questionnaire then on time for the appointment.
    We didn’t want to know the gender and the girls were amazing with it!
    The scan was so clear and it was such a lovely experience
    … More being in the room and seeing our baby.
    We took our own gender reveal idea with us that the girls very kindly filled for us and popped in a black bag so we couldn’t see until we did the gender reveal.
    Amazing prices. Amazing staff. Amazing clinic and the most special end to our 2023.
    We're having a wonderful baby boy! Thank you so much 🩵💙🤍
  • lara mcnorton ★★★★★
    I have been coming to hello baby since I found out I was expecting my little girl 4 years ago. I had early reassurance scans, an early gender scan and also a 4d scan when I was a bit further along. The service was amazing and the staff … More are so lovely and helpful. I am now expecting my 3rd (a little boy) and have had 3 scans (2 early and 1 early gender scan) they were outstanding with our gender scan, we decided to find out via a coloured bear in a box for our 2 little girls to open on holiday and that box was sealed to perfection and they are so discreet I didn't have a clue what colour was inside and I didn't even know that an image of my baby genitals was taken in the room and popped I'm the gender box to, they are outstanding at what they do, and I can't wait to book in a couple more before my due date this summer xx
  • Victoria Wearden ★★★★★
    I’ve visited hellobaby a few times already in my pregnancy for reassurance scans and also our gender scan! Katie is fantastic! Always taking her time to check the baby thoroughly! Very reassuring throughout and makes me feel so relaxed!!! … More I’ve already recommended her to my pregnant friends and will be sure to recommend her to others in the future! The clinic is beautiful and cosy and the lady on reception is so welcoming! It’s just like visiting friends!! With the bonus of an ultrasound 🥰 thank you so much ladies! See you again in a couple of weeks🩷 xx
  • Kate Tunstall ★★★★★
    We had my very first gender scan a few weeks ago . I was made to feel very welcome as soon as we arrived. When we had the scan we were at ease and the Sonographer made us very friendly and we had a good chat and were told we were having … More a little girl. Overall it was an amazing experience one we will never forget. All the staff were friendly and professional. Would highly recommend
  • Justyna Zacharenko ★★★★★
    I would like to say a huge thank you to Hello Baby! I have used them twice for my gender reveal scan and they have done AMAZING job! The sonographer is amazing at her job, she was 100% certain of the gender in both of my pregnancies🥰 she … More made my time at the scan go smooth and with a lot of smiles. I have taken my sister in law for the scan the day after for her gender reveal as I couldn’t wait to find out what she is expecting😍 If I choose to have another baby someday MAYBE 😂 I would definitely come back here and recommend you to all my friends. The trip was worth to drive down 35miles for just the scan ❤️ Thank you ❤️
  • Eliza Delooze ★★★★★
    Amazing place too find out the Gender off you baby’s or even just a reassurance scan, very polite and really lovely too get along with make you feel so welcome🥺 I have 4 children now so I’m not planning on having any more but if it was … More too happen on the future this is definitely the place you need too go too, always smiley always there too help with the door nothings too much hard work Thankyou again highly recommend💗💗💗
  • Emily Hughes ★★★★★
    We came to Hello Baby from our 6 week scan up until our last 4D scan at 29 weeks! The team are so lovely and always made us feel super welcome. We couldn’t recommend anywhere better!
  • Melissa O'Sullivan ★★★★★
    My husband and I have been visiting Hello Baby for both of my pregnancies and we honestly couldn’t recommend them enough. My first pregnancy, 5 years ago, was made so special by the team at Hello Baby and I was left feeling excited and … More proud to be a first time mum with beautiful photos of my gorgeous daughter. This pregnancy, years later, has not seen the service change one bit! Staff are organised, friendly and so happy for their customers. Time is taken to get the best photographs possible and to make each experience unique and special. We are blessed to share our journey as parents with Hello Baby & will always continue to support them x
  • Heidi Brown ★★★★★
    I’ve been to Hello Baby 3 times in my pregnancy and each time has been amazing . The staff are literally the nicest people . I went to another scan place early on in my pregnancy and it was awful and was recommended after that to here . … More The place is spotless and always smells lovely inside when you walk in . Nothing is too much trouble.
    The interior is lovely too and you can always tell real effort goes into making everyone feel welcome and happy 💗 can’t wait till my baby girl is here and I can bring her in to meet you all 💗
  • Laura Mac ★★★★★
    Went to hello baby for a early reassurance/dating scan at 8 weeks, very professional lovely friendly staff..
    Returned today at 19+4 weeks for our gender scan, had the same lady scan us, put my mind at ease so much would highly recommend
    … More 💙💙
  • Sophie Fraser ★★★★★
    Ive been to Hello Baby for both my children! For my little boy a gender scan and a 4d scan and this pregnancy we have been for a dating scan and for a gender scan finding out we are having a little girl! Without fail the staff welcomed … More us with open arms! Katie was amazing! Shes so reassurring at a time when nerves are high! Very thorough and I can’t wait to be back!
    I cannot thank all of you for the most wonderful experience during every visit! 💙💗
  • Amy Cookson ★★★★★
    What a lovely service. The 2 ladies couldn't have been more helpful. I have been here for scans with my twins, my little boy and then returned to have a scan to confirm my miscarriage. We didn't get much support from the hospital … More and hello baby rang me a week after to ask if I needed any advice, support and were just overall lovely. I'm returning Saturday for a gender scan for our rainbow baby.
    Such a lovely welcoming service with staff that really do care and treat you like friends x
  • Rebecca TOPPING ★★★★★
    I've been to Hello Baby a number of times throughout two pregnancies. Every time we have visited we've had a lovely experience. The first we visited was over 3 years ago when I was pregnant with my son. Ive been again more recently … More to see my second baby.
    The girls in there are lovely and super helpful! Will definitely be back again for future scans x
  • Kieran Thomas ★★★★★
    We met the girls at hello baby when we reached just 6 weeks. We’ve had 4 scans with them so far and each one has been the perfect experience.
    The girls are incredibly welcoming, reassuring and make you feel at ease on every visit.
    We can’t
    … More thank them enough for the moments and memories they’ve given us, getting to see our little one grow, to finding out the gender.
    We’ll most definitely be back for a 4D scan later on in our pregnancy. Thank you ! X
  • Kayt Haxby ★★★★★
    Honestly had the BEST experience at Hello Baby.
    We had a rocky start to our pregnancy so we have been to hello baby 3 times now just so we can feel reassured and one of which was for our gender scan. We have been made to feel welcome and
    … More comfortable every single time, but today has outdone the previous experiences by far. And they were already hard to beat.
    The lady who scanned my wife spent extra time with us, no rushing, evening helped get our baby moving around so we could see him better. She gave us a plenty time, and then even went the extra mile and gave us a tiny glimpse of him in 4D.
    We cannot recommend them enough. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and all round GREAT experience! Deffo worth going! 🥰🥰
  • Harriet Wall ★★★★★
    Had our gender scan today and took the kids so they could be part of it. We travelled quite far for the scan and was well worth it! Really welcoming staff and excellent service at the scan. Scan was really clear and we could clearly see … More he was a boy 💙💙 would definitely recommend.
  • And ★★★★★
    Loved our experience at Hello Baby 😃 been here twice ... once in 2018, and again in February 2021. I wanted the gender of my baby kept a surprise as we wanted a gender reveal cannon, and they did not disappoint or give anything away! Staff … More are very friendly and polite. Thank you so much again! Would recommend 5***
  • Merf.Wendy Price ★★★★★
    I came here for a private scan because I was not sure how far gone I was. I got a shock to realise I was already half way through pregnancy and I was having a boy. Came here again for a bonding scan and got some lovely photos. The staff … More were really friendly and I enjoyed the experience. Would definitely recommend xxx
  • Kayla H ★★★★★
    Lovely experience for our first scan! We went for an early reassurance scan and that’s exactly what we got. We turned up at the wrong time but they still fitted us in there and then no waiting around. Would recommend to others in the future … More
  • Jane Jones ★★★★★
    Amazing Experience
    I came to Hello Baby with my daughter for an Early and Bonding Scan, unfortunately they was closed for the gender due to lockdown.
    We had the best experience on both occasions, the receptionist was lovely and friendly
    … More and Katie was fantastic and very professional with what she does.
    On my daughters 1st scan she was too early to detect a heart beat so Katie very kindly offered us to come back the following week for a re scan. It was emotional to hear Katie offering her congratulations the following week and we got the best pictures you can get at such a early date.
    The bonding scan, Katie tried her best and wasn’t going to give up as the baby was in the wrong position, we was told to go for a walk and for my daughter to drink a lucozade.
    Upon our return, the baby had moved position and Katie again got us some amazing images.
    Everybody we met at Hello Baby was warm, welcoming and friendly, nothing was to much trouble and wasn’t rushed.
    We was asked on each occasion if we was happy with the scan pictures before buying them.
    Would definitely recommend and wouldn’t go any where else.
    Thank you Katie and team 💕
  • Annie Kay ★★★★★
    Visited with my Daughter and Son in law. Had the most fantastic experience and loved seeing my little Grandson on screen. Kate was brilliant and everyone made us feel so welcome. Highly recommended.
  • Charlotte Hewitt ★★★★★
    19 week gender scan so professional, nicola on reception was very helpful getting me booked in and arranging my gender reveal heart beat bear. Katie scanned me and told me an my partner when to look away and gave us lots of good views of … More our baby on the screen. I will definitely be booking 3d poss 4d scan in a few weeks. Thanks girls xx
  • J R ★★★★★
    My daughter suprised me with a 4D scan of my first grandchild.
    We were able to see a lovely image of my new granddaughter.
    The staff made our visit so special.
    Super friendly with a personal touch.
    Very memorable.
    Thankyou girls ♥️x
  • Ian Cousins ★★★★★
    What can I say! Katie made our day magical from the moment we walked in. Her care and enthusiasm for our gender reveal was amazing.
    Our little boy wouldn't move but Katie expertly got him in position to achieve some amazing pictures
    … More and footage of him. Thank you all at hello baby!
  • Henna Hussain ★★★★★
    David is amazing! By far the funniest, genuine and caring man I have ever come across. Thank you for the warm hospitality and advice. I will definitely be coming here for my scans in the very near future!
  • Lucy Owen ★★★★★
    I went today for my gender scan. I would highly recommend hello baby. Both ladies who was on shift was kind, friendly and welcoming. I felt comfortable during my scan, the lady was patient and reassuring throughout. Thanks for a nice experience … More and I look forward to seeing you again later in pregnancy 😊 ♥

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