โ Scribed by Stacey Chillemi
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Approximately 2.5 million people in the U.S. suffer from epilepsy; of these, more than one million are women of child-bearing age. With concerns about everything from medication-related birth defects to falls during seizures, many of these women are fearful of having children. The good news is that, with proper prenatal care, more than 90% will deliver healthy babies. Epilepsy and Pregnancy gives readers the basic facts they need to help them make medical decisions throughout preconception, pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the early days after childbirth. Topics include preconception, fertility, pregnancy risks, risks to the fetus, nutrition, keeping fit, what to expect during pregnancy, fetal development, and labor and delivery. In addition, the book includes guidelines for the use of antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy, recommendations and questions to ask their neurologist, recommended daily allowances by age group, glossary, and much more. Epilepsy and Pregnancy is an essential guide for any woman who suffers from epilepsy and desires to have a child.
Cover......Page 1
Title Page......Page 3
Contents......Page 9
Dedication......Page 10
Acknowledgments......Page 11
Preface......Page 13
1: Preconception Counseling......Page 18
2: Fertility......Page 24
3: Risks of Pregnancy......Page 28
4: Pregnancy......Page 36
5: Nutrition......Page 46
6: Keeping Fit During Pregnancy......Page 56
7: Fetal Development......Page 70
8: Labor and Delivery......Page 80
9: After Delivery......Page 94
10: Breast-Feeding......Page 98
Appendix A: Organizations to Contact for Assistance......Page 116
Appendix B: The AED Pregnancy Registry......Page 120
Glossary......Page 122
Bibliography......Page 138
B......Page 146
E......Page 147
L......Page 148
P......Page 149
U......Page 150
Z......Page 151
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