Patient's question:
I've been divorced from my wife for many years, and we've never had children. It's not that we don't want them, but rather, my wife has epilepsy. I'm worried that if she were to become pregnant, it might cause some interference with her condition. However, my wife is now very determined to have a child. I'd like to ask, what are the risks for people with epilepsy when they become pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy primarily affects pregnant women during the early stages of pregnancy, often leading to a recurrence of many complications, posing a significant threat to women. The main manifestation is an increased incidence of early pregnancy complications, with reports indicating that the rate of pregnancy complications among women with epilepsy in early pregnancy is twice as high as in the general population. After becoming pregnant, women should not take medication blindly. If they have the condition, they must use medication cautiously under the guidance of a doctor. This is because certain medications have teratogenic effects, particularly during the first three months of early pregnancy, when the teratogenic effects of drugs are especially weak. We hope this information helps you.