How to deal with migraine headaches in pregnant women

Migraine headache during pregnancy should be treated with medication and physical therapy under the guidance of a doctor, taking into account that the medication will have an adverse effect on the fetus and need to be careful with the use of medication. 1. Medications: All medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, and if there is any discomfort, the medication should be discontinued in time. (1) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics: such as acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen and other drugs, suitable for acute headache attacks of people to relieve headache. (2) Opioid analgesics: drugs such as oxycodone and pethidine can also relieve acute attacks of migraine. (3) Antiemetic drugs: such as phenylephrine and ipecac, which can provide relief from nausea and vomiting associated with migraine. (4) β-blockers: such as propranolol, atenolol, etc., belong to the preventive medication for this disease, and can reduce the frequency and severity of headache attacks when used in the inter-episode period. 2. Physiotherapy: such as cold compresses, hot compresses on the neck, massage, etc., can relieve muscle tension and thus reduce the symptoms of pain. However, it requires a professional doctor to perform the relevant operation. It is recommended that migraine symptoms during pregnancy should be timely consultation, under the guidance of the doctor to give targeted treatment, the use of specific drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions.