Migraines after giving birth
So, I've had migraine disease for 30+ years, and I understand that it is a neurological disorder.
Also, I can not have children, and as such, I have never experienced the hormonal ups and downs of pregnancy and birthing.
My 20 year old stepdaughter gave birth 5 days ago and told me she just went to the emergency room by ambulance as she "felt really unwell and scared for her life." The ER said she was having a migraine attack and gave her a neurology referral. (Grateful for Canadian health care)
I was wondering if some women only get migraine attacks during pregnancy/birthing due to hormones and sleep schedule disruptions, or was giving birth the catalyst in getting migraine disease to rear it's ugly head?
Also, she was given a prescription for sumatriptan, and she is breastfeeding. Can women who are breastfeeding take this safely? I was always under the impression that pregnant/breastfeeding women couldn't take any medication.
I understand that any advice here is not medical advice, but I am out of my league.
Thanks