Neurological complications of pregnancy and labour

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Neurological complications of pregnancy and labour. Agitation, Confusion, Seizures, Encephalopathy. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Amniotic fluid embolism: clinical features

  • Agitation
  • Confusion
  • Seizures
  • Encephalopathy

Cerebral vein thrombosis (CVT)

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Transient neurological symptoms (TNS)

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Post-partum nerve injuries

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Other neurological complications of pregnancy

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Other neurological complications of labour

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References

  1. Karnad DR, Guntupalli KK. Neurologic disorders in pregnancy. Crit Care Med 2005; 33(10 Suppl):S362-371. 
  2. Edlow JA, Caplan LR, O’Brien K, Tibbles CD. Diagnosis of acute neurological emergencies in pregnant and post-partum women. Lancet Neurol 2013; 12:175-185.
  3. Sawle GV, Ramsay MM. The neurology of pregnancy. JNNP 1998; 64:711-725. 
  4. Karnad DR, Guntupalli KK. Neurologic disorders in pregnancy. Crit Care Med 2005; 33(10 Suppl):S362-371.
  5. Rorarius M, Suominen P, Haanpaa M, et al. Neurologic sequelae after caesarean section. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2001; 45:34-41.
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