Women's Health Medicine
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 32-37, March 2005

Neurological problems in pregnancy

Naghme Adab is a Specialist Registrar in Neurology at the Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery. She has a special interest in epilepsy and in particular its management in pregnancy.

Abstract 

Neurological disorders are common in women of childbearing age and are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in pregnancy. The natural history of these disorders may be influenced by pregnancy itself. Some may even present for the first time, and their investigation and management may be complicated by concerns for the safety of both mother and child. An overview of three of the commonest disorders is provided. The aetiology, investigation and management of cerebrovascular disease and headaches are discussed. The course of epilepsy, potential complications and management is discussed. This information can provide a basis for counselling women with neurological conditions who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Keywords:  pregnancy , epilepsy , headache , migraine , cerebrovascular disease , stroke , intracranial haemorrhage , arteriovenous malformation , aneurysmal haemorrhage , cerebral vein thrombosis

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PII: S1744-1870(06)00038-2

doi:10.1383/wohm.2.2.32.63050

Women's Health Medicine
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 32-37, March 2005

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