Title
Headaches in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
April 21, 2022
Last Updated Month/Year
September 6, 2024
Document Type
Guideline
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
To provide updated evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of primary and secondary headaches in pregnancy and postpartum.
Target Patient Population
Pregnant and postpartum patients with a history of or experiencing primary or new secondary headaches
Target Provider Population
OBGYNs, family practitioners and other providers caring for pregnant and postpartum patients
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse midwife, physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant
Scope
Diagnosis, Assessment and screening, Treatment, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D006261 - Headache, D049590 - Postpartum Period
Keywords
pregnancy, postpartum, headache
Source Citation
Headaches in Pregnancy and Postpartum, Obstetrics & Gynecology: May 2022 - Volume 139 - Issue 5 - p 944-972
doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004766