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Hi, my wife is 28 weeks pregnant. she was in hospital for a few days due to infections and pain in her cervix. today she had an epileptic seizure after having to deal with one of the children. should she go back to the hospital to get checked out?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Yes: Having a seizure during pregnancy needs to be evaluated to rule out toxemia of pregnancy. Wish your wife good health and a healthy baby.

Answered 4/12/2020

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A member asked:

Hi, my wife is 28 weeks pregnant. she was in hospital for a few days due to infections and pain in her cervix. today she had an epileptic seizure after having to deal with one of the children. should she go back to the hospital to get checked out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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