Migraines may increase risk of pregnancy complications

(Wiley) In a study of women in Denmark with and without migraines who became pregnant, migraines were associated with an increased risk of pregnancy-associated hypertension disorders in the mother. Also, in newborns, maternal migraine was associated with an increased risk of a variety of adverse outcomes, including low birth weight, preterm birth, cesarean delivery, respiratory distress syndrome, and febrile seizures.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news