Exposure to antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: The need for a family factor framework

Purpose Children exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in utero are at risk for developmental problems. Maternal epilepsy, its impact on the family system, and other family factors may also contribute. We reviewed the possible associations between family factors and developmental outcome in children who had been exposed to AED during pregnancy. Methods We conducted a narrative review and searched MEDLINE, Embase, Google Scholar, and PsycINFO on...