I am researching information for my niece who is pregnant due in april. she is experiencing an increased heart rate and has had a migraine type headache for six days. She is wondering if these are normal symptoms as she didn t experience them with her first child. should she go in to see a doctor at this point?
Hi. Causes like anxiety, hypertension, exertion, fever, hypothyroidism, etc.; can all cause tachycardia (increased heart rate) and so I would recommend an elaborate evaluation to be conducted by your doctor. As for the migraine headaches, they are very common in women mainly because of a hormonal fluctuation, which can occur during the menstrual cycle and also during pregnancy. It can be frustrating, but please support and encourage her, so she can get through this. Best wishes.