Unstable neuro-chemicals, altered blood flow to brain, changes in nerve pathways, raging pregnancy hormones, fatigue, stress, loud noise and anxiety are some of the common triggers for migraine during pregnancy. 15 out of 20 women suffer from migraine during pregnancy generally after the 1st trimester. Migraine in severe cases can leave you feeling fatigued, nauseated, dizzy and excessively sensitive to light and sound. On the flip side, it has serious negative impact on your unborn baby’s health, as it induces preterm labor and brain damage to baby. Untreated migraine in long term gives rise to hypertension and pre-eclampsia (serious medical condition with raised high blood pressure) like condition during pregnancy. There is hardly any medication that can be  safely recommended during pregnancy, so natural remedies are most likely to appeal to pregnant ladies. Take a look in the following enlisted natural remedies …

Top Natural Ways to Tackle Migraine

Before resorting to natural ways, pregnant ladies are often advised to eliminate certain food and their derivatives from their diet. Migraine inducers are caffeine, nitrates and mono-sodium glutamate, which are common ingredients and flavoring agents in junk and processed foods. It is always safe to steer clear of processed and junk foods especially during pregnancy.

1. Vitamin B2:

Riboflavin, as it is called by experts is known to cut down the migraine attacks by half if 400 mg of it is taken per day in form of supplement or nutritional intake. Riboflavin is actually involved in energy production of nerve cells, it corrects any deficiency that leads to migraine, it helps in maintaining the blood vessels in brain toned up and prevents clogging of arteries in brain. Vitamin B2 is naturally found in broccoli, cabbage, bright colored fruits and veggies, spinach, almonds, milk, asparagus, yogurt, cheese and eggs.

2. Magnesium:

Magnesium is fourth most prevalent mineral in your body, and plays key role in maintaining healthy nerve function.  It prevents artery clogging and hemorrhage type of condition in brain due to chronic migraine, prevents spasm of artery, stabilizes cell membrane and avoids any kind of platelet aggregation (condition which could result in cut down of blood supply to brain). Foods enriched with magnesium are bananas, soy products, legumes, avocados and nuts.

3. Flax Seed:

Flax seed contain wide variety of compounds to assist in proper nerve conduction and adds to healthy functioning of nerve cells as well. They contain omega-3-fatty acids, lignans and fibers all of which are known to act as nerve protectors. It can be taken in powdered, grounded or natural laxative form.

Other Natural Remedies:

Some other natural remedies that help in assisting and managing migraine during pregnancy are, ginger, green tea, peppermint, fish oil and vitamin supplements. 

The above mentioned natural treatments for migraine are effective and highly recommended to be used during pregnancy. However, the herbs and oils to be used must be thoroughly checked with your doctor.

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