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

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