Patient's question:
I have been accompanying my cousin to the hospital for prenatal check-ups for this period. However, now I hear from people in the village that epilepsy can also cause children to be born deformed, and I have asked the doctor, who didn't refute it either. So, I want to understand, does epilepsy in expectant mothers lead to fetal deformities? What is the reason for this?What kind of help is needed: Does epilepsy in expectant mothers lead to fetal deformities?
Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy can harm normal nerve cells, cause cell division of glial cells, and alter the super-energetic environment of other organs in the body. When pregnant women experience severe epilepsy symptoms again, it may lead to fetal aspiration in the uterus, which can easily cause respiratory distress in the fetus. Fetal heart monitoring data needs to be closely monitored to assess the fetal condition. Therefore, both the mother and the infant should pay attention to regular hospital check-ups after birth, adhere to a healthy lifestyle, maintain sufficient deep sleep, keep a positive mood, pay more attention to rest, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and the mother should take medication daily.