Epilepsy and pregnancy: current therapeutic tactics

Abstract

The paper deals with the current tactics for managing epilepsy during pregnancy. Based on the data available in the literature and their extensive experience, the authors have developed and successfully introduced an observation scheme for pregnant women with epilepsy, stated contraindications for pregnancy, and determined the volume of clinical, laboratory, and instrumental studies, as well as observation frequency and the composition of specialists. Emphasis is placed on practical issues.

Keywords

• epilepsy
• pregnancy
• antiepileptic drugs
• delivery