Mood stabilisers for women: Always assume she could become pregnant tomorrow

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Mood stabilisers for women: Always assume she could become pregnant tomorrow

Sodium valproate
Taking valproate during pregnancy has been banned in Europe

As part of our Summer Hiatus we have selected some Practice pieces from throughout the year that you might like to revisit over the summer. This article links through to ELearning

Healthcare professionals need be more mindful of the use of valproate for women, and particularly in pregnancy. Tanya Wright writes on the subject after a recent difficult consultation with a patient in late pregnancy

Key points, There is strong evidence to show valproate use in pregnancy produces high rates of physical and developmental abnormalities in offspring. Valproate