Many wish for migraine relief in Vancouver, especially pregnant mothers. There are many cases of women experiencing migraines during pregnancy, some even reporting they never had any migraines before they became pregnant.
Migraines during pregnancy happen due to the hormonal changes in the body as the infant develops and grows. Another factor is that, in general, women experience three times more migraines than men. Pregnancy adds more risk of having migraines.
Migraines are debilitating. It affects you in so many ways that it can prevent you from doing your regular everyday routine. It’s not easy to take a day off from work if you have migraine attacks. As a result, many women choose to take over-the-counter pain relievers. Unfortunately, some medicines have unwanted side effects. These side effects are especially adverse to pregnant women. Soon-to-be mothers certainly would not want to take any risks with their child.
It is essential for women, especially pregnant women, to know the risks of ingesting medications during pregnancy. Scientists have proven that drugs containing acetaminophen cause damage to the fetus. Unfortunately, at least 65% of pregnant women turn to this drug for pain relief. It puts the baby at high risk of being born with congenital heart defects.
A recent study proved that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy increases the chances of developing these two in infants:
As a result, pregnant women nowadays seek a natural method to care for their migraines while bearing a child. Is there a way to get migraine relief without risks? Does this best solution even exist?
There is a vital connection between a misalignment in the bones of the upper cervical spine and migraine attacks. A misalignment in this area puts pressure and stress on the brainstem. As a result, the brainstem sends the wrong signals to the brain. The misaligned vertebrae may cause blockage to blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid flow to and from the brain. Any of these factors may increase the risk of migraine attacks.
Here at Balanced Living in Vancouver, Washington, our upper cervical chiropractors will check your spine and neck for any misalignments. Our upper cervical chiropractic care employs a gentle method that is very safe for pregnant women. We will help realign the neck bone safely and gently. Thus, it brings positive and long-lasting results. Many women and other migraine patients already found a considerable improvement in their migraines after only a few adjustments.
Get migraine relief in Vancouver, Washington. For inquiries, please call the office directly at (360) 597-4784. You may also contact us through an online contact form.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Joe Perin, call our Vancouver office at 360-569-1740. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
