title: Optimizing outcomes in pregnant women with epilepsy.
abstract: Women with epilepsy are more likely to have maternal and fetal complications during pregnancy. Risks can be minimized with preconception planning, careful obstetric care, and close postpartum follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Section of Epilepsy, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA. jehil@ccf.org
authors.forename: Lara E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Jeha
authors.forename: Harold H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Morris
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D016742:Preconception Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D005492:Folic Acid