headaches related to pumping?

missamy2345

This might sound stupid, but for about the past week or so, about 10 minutes into my afternoon pump session, I get this pounding headache out of no where.  It goes away with tylenol, but I can't figure out what could be causing them...do you think they be related to pumping? Anyone have anything similar happen?

Jills83

I haven't had this happen and I don't know if it is related. Maybe since it is only happening at the afternoon session it is related to something else, not pumping.  Like something you ate, a caffeine (or lack of) headache. Maybe you are slightly dehydrated?  That can give you headaches.  Sorry I can't help you out more! 

aztoid2006

I haven't had anything like this , but I only pump twice a day for about 10 minutes. I'm sorry:( Could it be dehydration? Are you drinking lots of water throughout the day. I get headaches if I don't drink enough, and pumping/bf can make it worse.

nerdmommy

Maybe a little dehydration? Or wondering if it might be positional. Are you bending over the bottles/straining your neck or anything like that? Or are you reading/watching tv (eye strain)? Or clenching your jaw?