Antiepileptic drugs and breastfeeding: do we tell women 'no'?

摘要

Women with epilepsy (WWE) considering child-bearing are usually advised to remain on antiepileptic drugs (AED) during pregnancy and throughout their reproductive years. Balancing the risk of seizures with the risk of AED exposure to the developing fetus has been actively investigated. Mounting evidence suggests that the effects of AEDs on the offspring can occur throughout pregnancy and possibly beyond with continued exposure.