VNS and pregnancy (Vns Message Board)

Title: VNS and pregnancy

Birdbomb - August 22, 2005 07:46 PM (GMT)

http://www.vnstherapy.com/epilepsy/hcp/2fs.html

Regarding teratogenicity with VNS Therapy, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies of VNS in pregnant women. Reproduction studies have been performed using female rabbits stimulated with the commercially available VNS Therapy System at stimulation dose settings similar to those used for humans. These animal studies have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to VNS therapy. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response and animal studies cannot address developmental abnormalities, VNS should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Although the operating ranges of the VNS Therapy System and fetal monitors are dissimilar and no interaction would be expected, testing has not been performed. Therefore, the potential may exist for interaction between the VNS Therapy System and fetal monitoring systems.

Rocking4Epilepsy - January 2, 2007 06:59 PM (GMT)

Just wondered....

Do we have any members or know anyone who has the VNS and gave birth?

I just read an article that the first baby of the new year in TX (I think) the mom was on AED's and baby was very healthly.

Just wanted thoughts on VNS and how it effects your pregnancy and/or birth

anyone?

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