title: Pregnancy and epilepsy.
abstract: Problems facing women who have epilepsy and are considering pregnancy are reviewed. Despite enormous medical and social advances, they remain at risk for various complications to themselves and to their offspring. Risk to the baby from maternal seizure and exposure to anticonvulsant drugs is considered. The clinician should chart a middle ground, minimizing fetal exposure to anti-convulsants while controlling maternal seizures.
authors: Naples Medical Center.
authors: E M
authors: EM
authors: Kibria
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants