Safety of deep brain stimulation in pregnancy: A comprehensive review

ConclusionThe data from 29 pregnancies receiving DBS treatment during pregnancy was not associated with unexpected pregnancy or post-partum complication patterns. Many clinical trials have excluded pregnant individuals. Documentation of outcomes in larger numbers of pregnancies will help clarify the safety profile and will help guide study designs that will safely include pregnant patients.
Source: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research