Danger of Migraines During Pregnancy
March 20, 2009 by Cherie Burbach
Filed under Women's Health
One quarter of all pregnant women experience migraines. Now, a new study suggests that migraines can be an indicator of stroke, heart disease, or vascular problems as well.
According to the Ithica Journal, pregnant women who have migraines “are 15 times more likely than other women to suffer a stroke, twice as likely to have heart disease and three times more likely to have blood clots and other vascular problems during pregnancy.”
The study also found that women over 35 were more likely to experience migraines. The condition was also present in white more often than in other ethnic or …read more




