Headaches in Pregnancy (16 Feb 2026)
In this episode, Dr Aoife Duignan speaks with Dr Mireia Moragas about how to treat headaches in a pregnant person.
In this episode, Dr Aoife Duignan speaks with Dr Mireia Moragas about how to treat headaches in a pregnant person. They discuss what questions physicians should ask themselves when a pregnant person attends the acute ward with headaches, the green and red flags for headaches as well as the medications that are safe during pregnancy.
Dr Mireia Moragas is a Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh where she also runs the Headache Clinic, as well as participating in the acute care of patients with stroke. She has participated in the local and Scottish national headache guidelines as well as the local protocols for management of headache and stroke during pregnancy.
Dr Aoife Duignan is a specialist trainee in geriatric and general medicine in South East Scotland. She is also Co-Chair & Vice Chair - Representation for the Trainees and Members' Committee (T&MC).
Recording date: 10 November 2025
Useful Links
Bumps (Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy)
Maternity pathway and schedule of care
National Maternity Network, Management of Headache in Pregnancy Guidance
NHS Scotland Centre for Sustainable Delivery
RefHelf Migraine/Chronic Headache in pregnancy
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