Does in utero exposure to anti-seizure medication affect motor and mental development? A study using data from the Kerala Registry of Epilepsy in Pregnancy included more than 1,300 infants. Those exposed to valproate monotherapy, as well as any polytherapy, had higher risks of developmental delay.

Dr. Bruna Nucera talked with Dr. Sanjeev Thomas about the findings and implications of the study.

The study, Differential impact of antenatal exposure to antiseizure medications on motor and mental development in infants of women with epilepsy, was published in Epileptic Disorders in June 2022.

Other publications from the Kerala Register of Epilepsy in Pregnancy

Other epilepsy pregnancy registries:

Australian Register
EURAP
North American Pregnancy Registry
UK Register

This episode was reported by Dr. Bruna Nucera, and edited and produced by Nancy Volkers.

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