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Prenatal risk of Cerebral Palsy due to seizure medications

Dr-RamKairam

Dr.Ram Kairam

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Key Takeaways:

  1. Seizure medications taken during pregnancy do not directly cause Cerebral Palsy (CP).
  2. Some medications may increase the risk of birth defects that can lead to intellectual disability.
  3. Not all seizure drugs carry the same level of risk during pregnancy.
  4. Consult your doctor for safer alternatives if seizure management is needed during pregnancy.
  5. Careful medical supervision is essential to balance seizure control and fetal health.

Seizure medications taken by the mother during pregnancy does not cause CP per se. Some seizure medications may cause some defects that may lead to intellectual disability in the fetus. Check with you doctor for a prescription with a safer alternative drug for seizure management in the mother during pregnancy.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management

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