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I'm 38 weeks pregnant & everytime i lie down i get a bad headache , this just started today ! what could this be ?

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Dr. Yvette Westford answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Call your doctor: Sudden onset "Bad" Headaches when you are 38 weeks are no good. Call your Obstetrician or go to labor and delivery to be evaluated.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 11/1/2015

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