Title

Headaches in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Authoring Organization

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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