Health Tip: Managing Headaches During Pregnancy

(HealthDay News) -- If you''re pregnant and you''ve got a headache, it may not be wise to turn to medication to control your pain.

The American Pregnancy Association offers these suggestions for additional ways to manage a headache while you''re pregnant:

• Soothe sinus headaches with a warm cloth or compress across your nose and eyes.
• Manage tension headache pain with a cold wrap around the bottom of your neck.
• Lie down in a dark, quiet room, and perform deep breathing techniques.
• Try a neck and shoulder massage.
• Relax in a warm bath or shower.

-- Diana Kohnle

Last Updated: Dec. 22, 2008

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