Neurological manifestations in peripartum period

Abstract

Introduction: Several neurological diseases are unique to pregnancy and postpartum period . Some disorders increase in prevalence during this period. Objective: To study the clinical profile of patients presenting with neurological manifestations in peripartum period. Materials & Methods: A retrospective study carried out on 62 patients at Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences between July 2015 to July 2016 for a period range in 1year. All the patients requiring neurological consultations were included in the study. Results: Total number of deliveries in this hospital during the given period was 3100.The incidence of neurological disorders was 2% in the study. Mortality due to neurological diseases or complications were 2 cases. Both the cases were of rare entity. Conclusion: Seizures and headache were the commonest neurological manifestations in the present study

Keywords

• seizures
• headache
• epilepsy
• cerebro vascular accidents
• neuropathies