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For A Woman Of Reproductive Age, Any Medical Appointment Is A Pre-conception Visit And An Opportunity To Address Pre-existing Conditions That Affect Pregnancy And The Maternal-fetal Dyad. However, Many Neurologic Conditions Are Rarely Seen In Pregnancy, And Limited Experience And Knowledge May Prevent The Team From Developing A Shared Approach To These Complex Conditions During Pregnancy. Neurological Diseases And Pregnancy: A Coordinated Care Model For Best Management Brings Together Experts Across The Disciplines Of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics, Family Planning, Genetics, Anesthesia, Psychiatry, Neurosurgery, And Lactation To Provide A Multi-disciplinary, Comprehensive, Protocol-driven Guide On Best Care For Patients With Neurologic Disease Before, During And After Pregnancy. Each Chapter Provides A Detailed Care Map On Each Unique Disorder, And Discusses The Use Of Neurological Medications During Pregnancy And In Lactation. Through This Multi-disciplinary Approach Clinicians Can Navigate The Complexities Of Preconception And Pregnancy Care, And Help To Optimize Outcomes For The Mother-infant Dyad. Beyond Pregnancy Care, This Volume Further Serves As A Resource On Best Care For The Life-course Of Women Affected By Neurologic Disease Including Pre-pregnancy Planning, Genetic Counseling, Contraception, And Sexuality In Neurologic Disease, As Well As Post-partum Depression And Menopausal Neurologic Changes.