Associations between epileptic seizures in pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Oladipupo Olalere · University of Birmingham

Saba Tariq · National Institute for Health Research

Olanike Ajijola · University College Birmingham

M. P. Koh · University College Birmingham

Katie Crabb · University College Birmingham

Amie Wilson · Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Anwesa Chatterjee

Abstract

Epileptic seizures are associated with increased risks of adverse maternal and foetal outcomes. Risk assessment to identify women with epilepsy at highest risk of seizures is needed to optimise care.

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Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Epilepsy research and treatment Pregnancy and Medication Impact

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Published in: PLoS Medicine

Volume 22, Issue 10, pp. e1004580-e1004580

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004580

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Associations between epileptic seizures in pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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