Seizure disorders and pregnancy.
Care of a pregnant woman with seizure disorder is a challenge for the maternal-child nurse. Epilepsy affects 0.5% of all pregnant women. These women face possible risks of increased seizure frequency, reduced anti-epileptic drug levels, and, although rare, life-threatening status epilepticus. Their neonates are at risk for congenital malformations and possible bleeding disorders. Comprehensive nursing care based on a sound understanding of medical, pharmacologic, and nursing principles is crucial for optimal maternal/neonatal outcomes. Specific nursing implications and interventions during the preconceptual, prenatal, intrapartal, and postpartal periods are presented.
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D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000145:classification / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000451:nursing*
D000927:Anticonvulsants