The migraine pain often worsens with movement or activity and it affects more than one in ten people. Women are three times more likely to suffer from migraines when compared to men.

Migraine in Pregnant women

The study analyzed the mode of delivery, medical and obstetric complications in each trimester, and the use of medications throughout the pregnancy in 145,102 pregnant women between 2014-2020 (first pregnancy in the period per woman). Among them, 12,222 women experienced migraines, and 1,576 had migraines with aura.

“Our study confirms that women who suffer from migraine are at a greater risk of a host of medical and obstetric complications. As such, we are recommended that these women should be classed as ‘high-risk’ pregnancies and should therefore be treated according to a high-risk protocol,” says the lead author of the study, Nirit Lev MD Ph.D.

This highlights the need for special monitoring and care throughout the high-risk pregnancy. The factors that contribute to a high-risk pregnancy include advanced maternal age, women who are carrying more than one baby, existing ailments like diabetes, epilepsy, high blood pressure, and complications in the previous pregnancy.

“Migraine sufferers were also found to have a greater risk of developing depression during their pregnancy and after giving birth. As a result, they should also be offered a neurological consultation during pregnancy adequate follow-up support after giving birth,” says, Professor Lev.

Source: Medindia