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• Hypertension During Pregnancy Linked to Later Development of Neurological Disorders in Mothers: Study

  January 3, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Women diagnosed with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy have a greater risk of developing adult-onset neurological conditions years after they have given birth.

• Pregnant Women with Epilepsy Need More Perinatal and Maternal Support: Study

  August 12, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that expecting mothers with epilepsy need more maternal and prenatal health care support due to an increased risk of severe injury and death for both mother and child.

• Study Warns About Autism from Depakote, Similar Antiseizure Drugs When Used During Pregnancy

  March 25, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that prenatal exposure to Depakote, Topamax, and other antiseizure medications can increase the risk they will be diagnosed with autism later in life.

• Preterm Birth Linked to Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy Later in Life: Study

  February 5, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study appear to indicate the earlier a preterm child is born, the higher their risks of autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and other neurodevelopmental disorders later in life.

• Both Epilepsy and Anti-Seizure Drugs Increase Osteoporosis Risk, Study Warns

  June 15, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that epilepsy drugs, as well as epilepsy itself, can increase the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.

• Depakote Use During Pregnancy Linked to Psychiatric Problems in Childhood, Study Warns

  April 20, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links Depakote use during pregnancy to an increased risk of psychiatric problems in children later in life.

• Maternal Diabetes May Increase Risk of Autism, ADHD and Cerebral Palsy in Children: Study

  December 27, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study link maternal diabetes to increased risks of autism, ADHD and developmental delays in children.

• High-Dose Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Increase Cancer Risk for Children, When Mother Also Takes Epilepsy Drugs

  October 4, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Women with epilepsy who take high doses of folic acid during pregnancy may face an increased risk that their child develops cancer, according to the findings of a new study.

• Problems with Gabapentin Misuse are a Sign of Improper Prescribing: Report

  September 13, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new report warns that off-label prescribing is a driving factor behind increasing gabapentin misuse and overdoses.

• Children Face Risk of Autism, Intellectual Disabilities After Exposure to Depakote, Topamax During Pregnancy

  June 14, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links the use of Depakote and Topamax during pregnancy with an increased risk of children being born with autism and intellectual disabilities.