Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF WOMEN WITH EPILEPSY DURING PREGNANCY

Jonnakuti Poojitha* and Govada Pavani

ABSTRACT

Epilepsy is recognized as the commonest serious neurological disorder in the world. Epilepsy itself is associated with a risk of giving birth to a malformed child. Women with epilepsy experienced several gender related physical and social problems. The pre conception management is cornerstone for epilepsy care in women with epilepsy [WWE]. Preconceptional folic acid supplement is possible effective in preventing major congenital malformations in the new born of wwe taking antiepileptic drugs [AADs]. Approximately 1in 200 women is attending attenatal clinics. The evidence for risks and their limitations are reviewed in this article. The aim of treatment is to avoid convulsive seizures that are harmful for both mother and child while minimising risks for treatment of epilepsy.

Keywords: Women with Pregnancy / Antiepileptic Drgs / Management / Epilepsy / Birth Defects.