Credit: Getty Images Researchers developed an updated practice guideline to advise clinicians on the proper selection of antiseizure medication in people with epilepsy of childbearing potential. The ...

Children of mothers who took certain anti-seizure medications while pregnant do not have worse neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 6, according to a long-running study. Children of mothers who took ...

Epilepsy clinicians who also specialize in women’s health and work with women during the perinatal period can consult with a ...

Two common antiseizure medications, lamotrigine and levetiracetam, are safe to use during pregnancy, according to a Stanford Medicine-led study. The research, which was published online Nov. 25 in ...

For the first time, clinicians have access to a clear, evidence-based roadmap for adjusting antiseizure medication doses during pregnancy and after childbirth. The strategies, practiced by a group of ...

Researchers found that 67.8% of ASMs had dose increases during pregnancy, beginning at a median of 32 days postenrollment. HealthDay News — More than two-thirds of pregnant women with epilepsy (PWWE) ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Verbal abilities were similar in children exposed to antiseizure medication in the third trimester vs. those who ...

Finding the right balance between managing epilepsy and ensuring a healthy pregnancy can feel overwhelming for many women. The moment you start planning a baby, or discover you’re pregnant, questions ...

Only about half of women with epilepsy see a neurologist during their pregnancy A neurologist could make sure the women are on anti-seizure medications that don’t increase their risk of birth defects ...

Children born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased risks of neurodevelopmental conditions, according to new ...

Full length of Caucasian pregnant female using laptop while sitting on sofa in living room Only about half of women with epilepsy see a neurologist during their pregnancy A neurologist could make sure ...