Table 7.
Other methods used to relieve headaches before and during pregnancy.
| Before Pregnancy | During Pregnancy | |
|---|---|---|
| Applying pressure to the forehead by tying a scarf tight around the head | 9 (4.7) | 5 (2.6) |
| Rubbing peppermint oil on the forehead and temples | 9 (4.7) | 4 (2.1) |
| Rubbing cologne on the forehead and temples | 6 (3.0) | 3 (1.5) |
| Rubbing migraine/menthol stones on the forehead and temples | 5 (2.6) | 5 (2.6) |
| Having herbal tea | 5 (2.6) | 1 (0.5) |
| Acupuncture | 2 (1.0) | - |
| Consuming caffeine | 1 (0.5) | 2 (1.0) |
| Bloodletting (withdrawing blood from a person’s veins for therapeutic reasons) | 1 (0.5) | - |
| Oxygen therapy | 1 (0.5) | - |