1st April 2022

A 27-year-old woman presents to antenatal clinic

A 27-year-old woman presents to antenatal clinic. She is 9 weeks pregnant, with the pregnancy confirmed on ultrasound scan, and this is her first pregnancy. Her past medical history includes epilepsy, which she has suffered with since being diagnosed with a brain tumour three years ago, which was successfully surgically resected. She has been taking levetiracetam for seizure control for two years and has not had a seizure in five months.

Which of the following statements regarding the teratogenicity of this drug is the most correct?

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