Pregnant Women Migraine


Occipital Nerve Blocks
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of pregnant patients seeking help for migraines.
If you have migraines and become pregnant, there is a high likelihood that you will experience relief (a reduction or even cessation of headache attacks) during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy—this occurs in about 80% of patients. However, statistics show that in 4-8% of pregnant patients, migraines worsen, and in about 10%, migraines begin for the first time during pregnancy.
Expectant mothers understand the need to limit or completely stop taking many medications, leading them to seek alternative treatment methods.
Alternative Treatment Methods
Recently, I wrote about treating migraines in pregnant women using Cefaly—a device for external electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve branches. Today, we will discuss occipital nerve blocks.
In the second image, you can see the results of a clinical trial published in November 2023. Occipital nerve blocks can significantly improve the condition of pregnant women suffering from headaches.
The Essence of the Occipital Nerve Block Procedure
We offer and perform this procedure for our patients—expectant mothers. It involves safe and painless injections of a local anesthetic and a hormonal drug (glucocorticoid) into the occipital region of the head.
The Health of a Pregnant Woman is the Key to a Healthy Baby
Good health and a positive mood in a pregnant woman are key to a healthy delivery and the well-being of the future baby!
Contact us for a consultation—we will select the best methods to relieve your migraines.
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