Epilepsy in Pregnancy

Question 1

What is associated with poor outcomes for fetus in epilepsy and pregnancy?

Answer 1

Poorly controlled epilepsy and recurrent seizures

Question 2

Epilepsy drug not to give pregnant women?

Answer 2

Sodium valproate

Question 3

What should be taken by women in last 4 weeks of pregnancy who are taking enzyme inducing AEDs and why?

Answer 3

Vitamin K

Prevents neonatal haemorrhage, antenatal screening for congenital abnormalities is also necessary

Question 4

Can mothers on AED breastfeed?

Answer 4

Yes though manufacturers wont gaurentee safety

Question 5

What percentage of women with epilepsy will have a seizure when giving birth?

Answer 5

2.6%