Prevalence
TTH represents 26% of headaches in pregnancy, the most common headaches overall and in pregnancy.
Character
– A headache bilateral dull pain squeezing, pressing or tightening her forehead behind eyes like a band.
– Mild to moderate intensity.
– Non pulsating.
– No aggravating (activity) or associated symptoms. (nausea)
– No past history of headaches.
– There could be photophobia or phonophobia.
Duration
Tension headaches might last 20 minutes to a few hours.
Course during pregnancy
5% reported worsening and improvement in a quarter of women.