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Women who need to take more than one anti-seizure medication - have a slightly higher chance of having a baby with a birth defect. This is thought to be caused by the multiple drugs, but because of the complexity of these types of epilepsy it is impossible to remove all the medications to determine the definitive cause and effect.
Seizures can cause a brain injury, due to lack of oxygen to the placenta during the seizure. Some anti-seizure medications can cause birth defects and should be used with extreme caution during childbearing years, there are other medications that can be substituted in some cases (but not all). As with everything the risk has to balanced by the need.
Be sure to wear an obvious medical alert charm for seizures and pregnancy, in the event of unconsciousness it will alert emergency medical personnel to both conditions - so appropriate care is given. It is imperative to notify the nursing staff when you check into the Labor and Delivery Unit - Yes, this information should be in your medical chart, prepared by your doctor and waiting for your arrival - Just don't take the chance that it was missed by busy nurses.
If possible plan ahead, prior to trying to conceive, talk through any potential concerns with your neurologist and your OB/GYN so you can explore your choices and make the best decisions for you and your growing family. Start taking prescription strength Folic Acid (Vitamin B) 3 mos prior to attempting to conceive and for the first trimester.
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What were the problems associated with thalidomide?
It sedated pregnant women, and then it affected the fetus of the pregnant woman which caused birth defects
Why was the testing inappropriate for thalidomide?
It Caused Unexpected Damage To The Babies Of Thousands Of Pregnant Women.
How did Thalidomide help pregnant women?
Thalidomide was supposed to be an effective sedative for pregnant women, but thalidomide caused birth defects and peripheral neuropathy.
If you get pregnant while using implanon what are the chances the baby will have birth defects?
There's no increase in birth defects from getting pregnant while using the contraceptive implant. The rate of birth defects is the same as for those who aren't on the implant.
What percent of birth defects are caused by teratogens?
About 7% of all congenital defects are caused by exposure to teratogens
Will a baby have birth defects if you get pregnant while on provera?
i was on that when i became pregnant with my first child, and she didn't have birth defects. birth control doesnt hurt the baby just as long as you stop taking it once you find out you are pregnant.
Can taking cipro cause birth defects?
Birth defects are possible in pregnant patients taking Cipro. It has not been proven that Cipro is the cause of the defects, however.
Can Birth defects be passed down by genes?
Yes, some birth defects can be caused by genetic factors that are passed down from parent to child. These inherited genetic mutations may increase the risk of certain birth defects occurring in future generations. However, not all birth defects are caused by genetics.
Can getting pregnant soon after a miscarriage cause birth defects?
No.
Will salvia have birth defects?
Seriously, salvia is not known enough to be sure that your kid will or will not have birth defects, that's why is recommended not to use it while pregnant.
Does the contraceptive implant cause birth defects?
The risk of birth defects is no higher for those few women who get pregnant on implanon than it is for other women.
Can birth control be harmful if you are pregnant and do not know it?
Myth: I've heard that the pill causes birth defects. The Truth: The pill does not cause birth defects or affect the health of future children
