Frequent headaches in 3rd trimester

[bookwormmum]

Has anyone had this and it not been PE?? :( I'm 29 weeks and since saturday I've been getting headaches on and off. On sunday I got a really bad one and I hate taking panadol so I went to bed to try to get rid of it. Woke up monday morning and it was even worse. Took some panadol... it went away and came back yesterday morning... went away again and came back last night before bed and I've woken up once again with a slight headache.

My blood pressure has been fine but I haven't had it checked since 24 weeks.
I know I haven't been drinking enough water, but I've been drinking what is usually enough for me - 2 or 3 big glasses a day - could it be that in late pregnancy I just need more and they're just dehydration headaches?
Should I ring my midwife and get my BP checked anyway?

[elleandsam]

I had headaches in my 3rd trimester with DD, yes they were annoying and painful but no it was PE.

[missie_mack]

PE is more than just headaches and high blood pressure. Just high blood pressure alone can cause the headaches although I think you will find it is more dehydration.