Headaches and migraines… 17 weeks pregnant- when to get them checked?
Hi!
So I’m a regular headache/migraine sufferer.
On the few occasions I’ve seen my midwife or had hospital appointments, I’ve been told to keep an eye out for headaches and get checked if I have any persistent ones.
I’ve explained my medical history and the fact that I’ve suffered with headaches and migraines for most of my life and if I called them everytime I had a headache I would be there every week.
This week however, I’ve just turned 17 weeks pregnant and I would say I’ve had a headache pretty persistently every day.
I have my 20 week scan in two weeks, so I could wait and bring this up then. But I’m just worried about leaving it so long in case it’s a sign of any complications. Ive also had period type cramps for the past few days as well. And I know this can be quite common but I suppose I am just being extra cautious.
What would any of you recommend?
I guess a call to 111 couldn’t hurt but just wanted to see if anyone had had anything similar and can share their experience?
Thank you
Your hospital should have a maternity triage number or something like that who you can call for things like this and they'll advise! If it's not normal for you then it absolutely could just be a pregnancy thing but it never hurts to call and check!