Epilepsy in pregnancy: intrapartum management
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Epilepsy in pregnancy: intrapartum management. High resolution ultrasound scan, Foetal echocardiography. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Intra-partum investigations
- High resolution ultrasound scan
- Foetal echocardiography:
Intra-partum vitamin K
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Vaginal delivery
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Cesarean delivery: indications
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Delivery precautions
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References
Related checklists
- Causes and manifestations of seizures in pregnancy
- Adverse effects of epilepsy on pregnancy
- Anti-seizure medications (ASM): teratogenicity risks
- Anti-seizure medications (ASM): teratogenicity types
- Epilepsy in pregnancy: pre-conception anti-seizure medications (ASMs)
- Epilepsy in pregnancy: pre-conception management
- Epilepsy in pregnancy: postpartum management
- Epilepsy in pregnancy breastfeeding management
