Epilepsy Pregnancy — United States (Pregnancy population)
For PWECP who are treated with any ASM during pregnancy
Obstetricians should recommend fetal screening for MCMs (e.g., a detailed anatomical ultrasound, where available) to enable early detection and timely intervention.
Among PWECP who are treated with phenobarbital during pregnancy
Obstetricians should recommend screening cardiac investigations of the fetus to enable early detection and timely intervention of congenital heart defects.
Among PWECP who are treated with valproic acid or topiramate
Obstetricians should recommend screening of fetal growth throughout pregnancy to enable early identification of fetal growth restriction.
In children exposed to any ASM in utero born to PWECP
Clinicians should implement age-appropriate developmental screening.
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