Changes in pregnancy hormones may also cause tension headaches. Making an effort to relax, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep will often reduce headaches. If headaches recur, try treating them with extra rest, a shoulder massage, or a warm washcloth placed on your face. With approval from your doctor or midwife, acetaminophen may be used to treat headaches that do not improve with other measures.

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