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[Epilepsy and pregnancy].

I Hösli1, S Tercanli, W Holzgreve

  • 1Universitätsfrauenklinik, Kantonsspital Basel.

Zeitschrift Fur Geburtshilfe Und Neonatologie
|July 27, 1999
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Epilepsy in pregnancy requires careful management. Antiepileptic drugs can affect fetal development and drug levels, necessitating interdisciplinary care for optimal outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Obstetrics
  • Pediatrics

Context:

  • Epilepsy affects 1 in 200 pregnant women.
  • Pregnancy alters antiepileptic drug (AED) serum concentrations.
  • AEDs increase fetal malformation rates 2-3 times higher than average.

Purpose:

  • To outline management strategies for pregnant women with epilepsy.
  • To emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration among neurologists, pediatricians, and obstetricians.
  • To highlight risks and preventive measures for both mother and fetus.

Summary:

  • Preconceptional counseling is crucial, including folic acid supplementation and risk assessment for preterm delivery, intrauterine growth retardation, and fetal death.
  • Antepartal care involves sonographic diagnosis of fetal malformations and regular monitoring of AED serum levels.

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  • Intrapartum management requires continuous fetal monitoring; cesarean section is not indicated. Neonatal vitamin K prophylaxis reduces hemorrhage risk.

    • Impact:

    • Optimal management can lead to uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries in approximately 90% of cases.
    • Postpartum care includes repeat AED serum level checks.
    • Breastfeeding is a viable option for mothers with epilepsy.