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Epilepsy & Pregnancy

   

Postpartum Management

Post a new topicby contentuser on Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:26 am



Postpartum Management

Treatment for epileptic mothers does not stop after giving birth. Careful monitoring of antiepileptic drug (AED) levels should be performed after delivery. Continued medication after pregnancy is especially important, because proper treatment now influences proper care for the newborn.



The risk of seizure while attending to a newborn is significant. For example, parents are often advised to change and feed their infants while sitting in secure, protective are...Read the full article
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