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Seizure disorders in pregnancy
1Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth Medical School, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
|June 18, 2004
Summary
This article focuses on managing epilepsy in pregnant women. It highlights the condition
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Obstetrics
- Women's Health
Background:
- Epilepsy affects 1.1 million women of reproductive age in the US.
- Epilepsy management during pregnancy is crucial due to its reproductive health impact.
- The annual cost of epilepsy treatment was estimated at $12.5 billion in 1995.
Purpose of the Study:
- To focus on the management of women with epilepsy during pregnancy.
Main Methods:
- This article is a discussion of seizure disorders in pregnancy.
- It defines seizures as disorganized neural cell firing.
- It defines epilepsy as recurrent seizures without an identifiable cause.
Main Results:
- Epilepsy significantly impacts women's health, especially reproduction.
- The article emphasizes the need for specialized management strategies.
Conclusions:
- Effective management strategies are essential for pregnant women with epilepsy.
- Further research may be needed to optimize care.