Migraine and Pregnancy
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Pregnancy, breastfeeding and migraine
The Migraine Trust
Overview of the incidence of migraine in pregnancy and breastfeeding, with recommendations and cautions regarding potential treatment options.
Review of the incidence of migraine in pregnancy, the safety of neuroimaging and various treatment options with their associated FDA pregnancy categories.
Treatment guidelines
National Guideline Clearinghouse
Current release of the guideline developed by the National Headache Foundation for the standards of care regarding treatment of migraine during pregnancy.
Treating migraines and pregnancy
Family Practice Notebook
Treatment options for migraine in pregnancy provided in outline format that provides links to various definitions and other info.
Managing migraines and pregnancy
World Headache Alliance
Good summary of the medication options used to treat migraines in pregnancy, in addition to some self-help strategies.
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Dealing with migraines and pregnancy
Baby Center
Overview of the symptoms associated with migraines in pregnancy, with a good section on self-help strategies and alternatives.
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Self-help strategies
Aurora Health Care
Detailed section on non-drug self-help strategies and some generalizations regarding medications, when appropriate, for treating migraine in pregnancy.
Document your migraine triggers
Help for Headaches
Comprehensive list of food triggers so the migraneur can actively track. Since prevention of migraines in pregnancy is key, this template offers a unique self-help tool.
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Migraine and pregnancy fact sheet
The City of London Migraine Clinic
London Migraine Clinic provides a good summary of migraines and pregnancy, including incidence, associated risk and treatment.
Treatment and associated risks
The Female Patient
Paper discusses the risks associated with diagnostic neuroimaging and treatment of migraine in pregnancy.
Link to vascular problems
MedicineNet / Health Day News
Overview of study completed by Dr. Cheryl Bushnell at the Duke Center for Cerebrovascular Disease regarding increased risk of vascular problems related to migraine in pregnancy.
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Common migraine triggers
World Headache Alliance
A list of common triggers for people experiencing migraines (including in pregnancy) provided by the World Headache Alliance.
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Neurofeedback for migraines
ABC 7 News
News clip regarding the use of neurofeedback to treat migraines (including in pregnancy). One woman shares her personal success story.
What is biofeedback?
Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic defines biofeedback, reviews different types available and presents pros and cons to biofeedback therapy for treating migraine in pregnancy.

