Prenatal exposure to sodium valproate is associated with increased risk of childhood autism and autistic spectrum disorder

Amanda Wood

doi:10.1136/eb-2013-101422

Prenatal exposure to sodium valproate is associated with increased risk of childhood autism and autistic spectrum disorder

Amanda Wood

College of Health and Life Sciences

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Commentary on: Christensen J, Grønborg TK, Sørensen MJ, et al. Prenatal valproate exposure and risk of autism spectrum disorders and childhood autism. JAMA 2013;309:1696–1703.
The clinical management of women with epilepsy during pregnancy is complicated by the potential teratogenicity of medications needed to control seizures. Past research about the relationship between prenatal exposure to antiepileptic drugs and major congenital malformations has improved understanding of the immediate effects for the child, with recent studies highlighting the long-term impact on cognitive development.1 ,2 …

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	84
Journal	Evidence Based Nursing
Volume	17
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/eb-2013-101422
Publication status	Published - Jul 2013

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Prenatal exposure to sodium valproate is associated with increased risk of childhood autism and autistic spectrum disorder

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