title: Meeting the needs of the postpartum woman with epilepsy.
abstract: Although pregnancy and postpartum are times of emotional and physical change for all women, women with epilepsy have additional concerns and face special challenges. This article describes the nursing care for this special population to help the clinical nurse provide for the safety of these women and their infants. A multidisciplinary approach is essential, and families need to be included in the care planning. Special considerations for medication management, additional rest, seizure precautions, and discharge instructions are described.
authors.affiliation: Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, USA. jennifer_b_rousseau@rush.edu
authors.forename: Jennifer B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Rousseau
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001942:Breast Feeding; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016487:Parenting; D011181:Postnatal Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing; D012449:Safety
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants