Peter W Kaplan, Errol R Norwitz, Elinor Ben-Menachem, Page B Pennell, Maurice Druzin, Julian N Robinson, Jacki C Gordon
Women with epilepsy (WWE) face particular challenges during their pregnancy. Among the several obstetric issues for which there is some concern and the need for further investigation are: the effects of seizures, epilepsy, and antiepileptic drugs on pregnancy outcome and, conversely, the effects of pregnancy and hormonal neurotransmitters on seizure control and antiepileptic drug metabolism. Obstetric concerns include preclampsia/eclampsia, preterm delivery, placental abruption, spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, and small-for-date babies in WWE whether or not they are taking antiepileptic drugs...
November 2007: Epilepsy & Behavior: E&B