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How do you manage pregnant individuals with newly diagnosed idiopathic intracranial hypertension?

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Neurology · The University of Iowa

Pregnancy in IIH is managed the same as if the patient did not have IIH with one caveat. IIH patients should stay within the recommended weight gain their obstetrician targets. Pregnancy is not a cause of IIH, but the excessive weight gain that can occur can trigger or worsen IIH. Labor and delivery...

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