Patient's question:
My wife is 26 years old this year. She has had epilepsy since last year, and sometimes it recurs, causing her to vomit and foam at the mouth. I wanted to ask, but now she is already two months pregnant. I am very worried about my wife and the child's health. Does pregnancy affect epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
First, it is not recommended for patients with epilepsy to become pregnant, as having seizures during pregnancy may cause the fetus to experience choking again, leading to a recurrence of intrauterine distress and miscarriage. However, if pregnancy has already been confirmed, it is better to undergo early pregnancy termination under the guidance of an obstetrician or to take low-dose antiepileptic drugs to control the recurrence of epilepsy.