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.