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Influences on seizure activity in pregnant women with epilepsy
Epilepsy and Behavior, 06/23/09

Sabers A et al. – Results suggest, with methodologic limitations, that women followed in a specialized epilepsy clinic have a lower risk of seizure deterioration during pregnancy vs pts referred after conception.

Methods

Study of whether referral to a specialized epilepsy clinic prior to pregnancy influences seizure activity during pregnancy
Use of pre-pregnancy folic acid supplementation as a marker of intent to conceive
Evaluation of whether folic acid use at time of conception correlates with risk of seizure deterioration in pregnancy
Subjects: group 1: 46 pts followed in specialized epilepsy clinic before conception; group 2: 44 pts referred to clinic after pregnancy diagnosed

Results