Neurologic Disorders
Multiple sclerosis - Disorders of the central Nervous System
Pregnancy raises complex issues for women with multiple sclerosis. Preconceptual considerations include the small risk (approximately 3 per…
Tumours - Disorders of the central Nervous System
Although the incidence of cerebral and spinal tumours is probably no greater than at other times, some tumours…
Stroke - Disorders of the central Nervous System
There is probably an increased incidence of stroke during pregnancy and the puerperium, although it remains rare. There…
Epilepsy - Disorders of the central Nervous System
Most women with pre-existing epilepsy have no change in the frequency of their seizures during pregnancy, but some…
Headache - Disorders of the central Nervous System
Headache
The most common form of headache during pregnancy (as at other times) is chronic daily…
Disorders of Nerves and Nerve Roots
Facial palsy
The incidence of facial nerve palsy (Bell’s palsy) is substantially increased during pregnancy…
Neurologic Disorders
Approximately 50% of women with epilepsy have no change in the frequency of their…
