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Thread Starter  at what point does one become concerned about
headaches in pregnancy? I'm 24 weeks and have had a few
headaches a week for a few weeks now. I had pre-e with my first
pregnancy but didn't have any headaches associated with that.
And so far my BP with this pregnancy has been picture perfect.
post #2 of 3 It's not unusual to get tension headaches when
you're pregnant, especially in the first trimester. Tension
headaches — the most common kind of headache — can feel like a
squeezing pain or a steady dull ache on both sides of the head
or the back of the neck. If you've always been susceptible to
tension headaches, pregnancy can make the problem worse.
Experts don't know exactly why carrying a child tends to make
your head ache more often, but one good guess is the hormonal
free-for-all that's taking place in your body.