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. 2020 Aug 5;5(3):366–370. doi: 10.1002/epi4.12420

Table 1.

Answers by ILAE Chapters to seven questions in the guideline survey

Responders (n) Yes, N (%)
Do you have guidelines or recommendations in your country for the management of women with epilepsy during pregnancy? 73 50 (68%)
Which organization has issued the guidelines or recommendations that are in use in your country? 58 NA
Which year were the recommendations last updated? 56 NA
Does the document make specific recommendations on AED selections? 58 45 (78%)
Does it include recommendations on folate supplementation? 57 52 (91%)
If the recommended folate dose varies, please list the factors affecting the dose recommendations. 24 NA
Do your guidelines make recommendations on drug level monitoring during pregnancy? 58 38 (66%)
Do your guidelines provide information on specific fetal risks associated with specific AED treatments? 58 46 (79%)
Does the information on risks with specific AEDs include the possible risks to cognitive development? 58 43 (74%)
Do your guidelines include information about breastfeeding? 59 48 (81%)

Abbreviation: NA, not applicable.