So many people now seem to have regular migraines which are debilitating and make life with babies and children a nightmare.
Preventive treatment may be appropriate if the mother suffers at least two attacks a month, an increasing frequency of headaches, suffers significant disability despite suitable treatment for migraine attacks or cannot take suitable treatment for migraine attacks.
- Beta-blockers e.g., propranolol are effective.
- Tricyclic antidepressants e.g., amitriptyline
- Topiramate
- Pizotifen
- Botox
- Riboflavin
all of which are safe in breastfeeding. More information in the factsheet on other supplements including magnesium, zinc and co enzyme Q10
Migraine prophylaxis (prevention) and breastfeeding factsheet
References are available by emailing me wendy@breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk or can be found in Breastfeeding and Medication
