Overweight in epilepsy as a risk factor for pregnancy and delivery complications.

Eivind KolstadGyri VeibyNils Erik GilhusMarte Helene Bjørk

Published in: Epilepsia (2016)

Prepregnancy overweight in combination with epilepsy entails a strong negative effect on risk of complications during pregnancy and delivery. In women with epilepsy and overweight referral to a nutritionist should be considered when an antiepileptic drug is started as well as when pregnancy is planned. These women should be regarded as a high-risk group.

Keyphrases

weight gain
weight loss
pregnancy outcomes
physical activity
body mass index
preterm birth
risk factors
primary care
polycystic ovary syndrome
temporal lobe epilepsy
emergency department
adverse drug