23rd December 2021

A 21 year old epileptic primiparous woman arrives to the labour unit as she believes she has just begun labour due to her waters breaking

A 21 year old epileptic primiparous woman arrives to the labour unit as she believes she has just begun labour due to her waters breaking. Throughout the early stages of labour when contractions are 3 in 10 minutes, mum and the baby are monitored, and they both appear to be stable. The contractions begin to become more frequent, and the mother tells the midwife that she is starting to feel a bit off. Suddenly, she begins to convulse and the midwife rings the alarm. Which drug is initially given in the management of a seizure during labour?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.