A new research suggests that children whose mothers took anti-epileptic drugs during pregnancy might suffer from brain impairments.
The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Birmingham and partners in Australia, found that brain development problems were higher in children born to mothers who use sodium valproate (VPA) during pregnancy.
Previous studies have shown that exposure to anti-epileptic drugs in the womb can lead to the development of autism and other neurological disorders. Valproate is also used to relieve symptoms of epilepsy (seizure) and even headache. VPA works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.
