Epilepsy and pregnancy: a practical approach to mitigating legal risk.
Women with epilepsy are at increased risk of obstetric complications and poorer cognitive outcomes for their offspring. This article aims to provide neurologists with a practical framework for understanding, identifying, and managing legal risk when treating pregnant women with epilepsy.
Joseph S
JS
Kass
D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000927:Anticonvulsants