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  • Obstetrics
  • Pharmacology

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  • Movement disorders during pregnancy are infrequent, leading to a scarcity of high-quality research and established treatment guidelines.
  • This diagnostic and therapeutic challenge necessitates a comprehensive understanding for healthcare providers.
  • Existing literature on managing these conditions in pregnant individuals is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize current knowledge on movement disorders that emerge during pregnancy or pre-exist pregnancy.
  • To discuss pharmacologic and surgical management considerations for these neurological conditions in pregnant patients.
  • To provide a resource for neurologists and other specialists caring for pregnant women with movement disorders.

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  • Comprehensive literature review of published studies on movement disorders in pregnancy.
  • Synthesis of information on common and rare movement disorders.
  • Analysis of pharmacologic and surgical treatment options relevant to pregnancy.

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  • Common conditions include restless legs syndrome, chorea gravidarum, Parkinson disease, essential tremor, and Huntington disease.
  • Rarer disorders such as Wilson's disease and dystonia are also discussed.
  • The review highlights the lack of specific guidelines and the need for individualized treatment approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Managing movement disorders in pregnancy requires careful consideration of both maternal and fetal well-being.
  • Evidence-based treatment strategies are often extrapolated from non-pregnant populations.
  • Further research is crucial to develop specific guidelines for the safe and effective management of movement disorders during pregnancy.