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Help with advice, I was completely worn out... I was not given any painkillers during childbirth, but after childbirth there were several strong migraine attacks in a row - headache, weakness, vomiting up to an hour nights. Now the baby is 8 months old, there are no strong seizures, but there is often a headache that squeezes this... And on rainy days it is a must. Why does migraine occur? How to get rid of a headache?
Answer: Hello. Migraine, as a neurological disease, during pregnancy, against the background of hormonal changes, acquires a milder course, often the attacks disappear completely. After giving birth, a woman experiences tremendous stress: a change in the level of sex hormones and pituitary hormones, caring for a baby, sleepless nights and experiences.
In this regard, migraine attacks usually return, and sometimes intensify. Migraines can also be combined with tension headaches, as in your case.
You can help yourself as follows:
- Psychological assistance to all family members, no need to take on all household chores and child care, it is necessary to have "your" hours when you can only do your own business (meeting with friends, going to the cinema and a museum).
- Since a full night's sleep is almost impossible now, make it a rule to sleep whenever possible with your child.
- Follow a hypoallergenic diet, prefer turkey breast from meat, eat more vegetables and fruits (according to your daughter's tolerance). Drink clean water, freshly squeezed juices.
- Eliminate tyramine-containing foods such as organ meats and red meat, alcohol, chocolate, coffee, aged cheeses, smoked meats, and pickles.
- Set aside time for sports, moderate workouts, yoga, pool visits.
- If you have signs of anxiety or depression, consult a neurologist. The doctor will help with the correction of the condition.
- Talk to your doctor about the need for prophylactic treatment for migraine attacks - non-selective beta-blockers are not contraindicated for breastfeeding. It is undesirable to use antidepressants and anticonvulsants during lactation.
- Do not wean the baby, if possible, up to a year, the hormones secreted by the mother's body during feeding are useful for overall well-being.
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Question:
Help with advice, I was completely worn out... I was not given any painkillers during childbirth, but after childbirth there were several strong migraine attacks in a row - headache, weakness, vomiting up to an hour nights. Now the baby is 8 months old, there are no strong seizures, but there is often a headache that squeezes this... And on rainy days it is a must. Why does migraine occur? How to get rid of a headache?
Answer: Hello. Migraine, as a neurological disease, during pregnancy, against the background of hormonal changes, acquires a milder course, often the attacks disappear completely. After giving birth, a woman experiences tremendous stress: a change in the level of sex hormones and pituitary hormones, caring for a baby, sleepless nights and experiences.
In this regard, migraine attacks usually return, and sometimes intensify. Migraines can also be combined with tension headaches, as in your case.
You can help yourself as follows:
- Psychological assistance to all family members, no need to take on all household chores and child care, it is necessary to have "your" hours when you can only do your own business (meeting with friends, going to the cinema and a museum).
- Since a full night's sleep is almost impossible now, make it a rule to sleep whenever possible with your child.
- Follow a hypoallergenic diet, prefer turkey breast from meat, eat more vegetables and fruits (according to your daughter's tolerance). Drink clean water, freshly squeezed juices.
- Eliminate tyramine-containing foods such as organ meats and red meat, alcohol, chocolate, coffee, aged cheeses, smoked meats, and pickles.
- Set aside time for sports, moderate workouts, yoga, pool visits.
- If you have signs of anxiety or depression, consult a neurologist. The doctor will help with the correction of the condition.
- Talk to your doctor about the need for prophylactic treatment for migraine attacks - non-selective beta-blockers are not contraindicated for breastfeeding. It is undesirable to use antidepressants and anticonvulsants during lactation.
- Do not wean the baby, if possible, up to a year, the hormones secreted by the mother's body during feeding are useful for overall well-being.