Optimizing outcomes in pregnant women with epilepsy.
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.
Jeha
Lara E
LE
Department of Neurology, Section of Epilepsy, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA. jehil@ccf.org
Morris
Harold H
HH
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
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D005492:Folic Acid