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Review article: migraine and pregnancy.
1Department of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
Headache
|June 1, 1991
Summary
Pregnancy can trigger new-onset migraine with aura, especially in the first trimester. Migraineurs face no increased pregnancy risks, and their children show no higher birth defect rates.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Migraine is a common neurological disorder.
- Pregnancy significantly impacts migraine patterns in women.
Observation:
- A 27-year-old woman experienced her first migraine with aura during early pregnancy.
- This initial attack prompted a pregnancy diagnosis and highlights a potential migraine trigger.
Findings:
- New-onset migraine, particularly migraine with aura, can occur during pregnancy.
- Existing migraine often improves during pregnancy, especially menstrual migraine.
- Headaches are common postpartum, particularly in those with a history of migraine.
Implications:
- Pregnancy can be the first presentation of migraine, necessitating awareness among healthcare providers.
- Migraineurs can expect a generally safe pregnancy with no increased risk of complications for themselves or their offspring.