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I am a neurologist who sub-specializes in epilepsy and often find myself considering this very question for women who begin having auras in their third trimester and are already on higher doses of their baseline antiepileptic medication that I do not want to increase further. The problem is that since there are not enough (practically any) good studies in pregnant women in the third trimester taking clonazepam, no one can really answer that question from an evidence-based perspective. So... no one will, because to give you a definitive answer sets the adviser up for a lawsuit if something goes wrong (I hate the truth of this reality, but it is). That being said, I would not suggest it in the 1st and 2nd trimester based on animal models which do show problems in the fetus, but by the third trimester, the baby is pretty much fully formed in a ways that clonazepam shouldn't really affect. BUT, given the dearth of good studies, I still tell my patients to use it as infrequently as possible and at as low a dose as possible, because the theoretical risk is still there. But if you have a seizure that makes you abort your child or prematurely deliver... then the judicious use of clonazepam was definitely the better option. What about anxiety? Unless my patient has severe anxiety as a psychiatric diagnosis, then I would probably just ask them to be anxious a little longer until delivery.
What else can I help you with?
What best describes what happens to a developing fetus during third trimester?
the organs grow larger
When the cow fetus begin to demand feed?
At the third trimester.
How does the developing fetus change in the third trimester?
It grows in size
Why is fetus slow growing in third trimester?
Because he or she has already done most of their growing in the second trimester. Also, there is less space in the uterus by the third trimester, so there is less space to grow
At the end of third month the fetus has all its body parts?
not yet. its on the second trimester
What best describes how a developing fetus changes during the third trimester?
It grows larger (cheaters)
Which best describes how a develop fetus changes during the third trimester?
During the third trimester, a developing fetus undergoes significant growth and maturation. The fetus gains weight rapidly, accumulating fat, which helps regulate body temperature after birth. Additionally, major organs and systems continue to develop and become more functional, particularly the lungs and brain. By the end of this trimester, the fetus is typically positioned head-down in preparation for birth.
What changes occur in a fetus during the third trimester of pregnancy?
It grows in size Apex
Is 3D ultrasound safe during the third trimester of pregnancy?
Ultrasound is safe as it does not use radiation such as traditional xrays do. X-rays cannot be done because can cause damage to the fetus. However, ultrasound uses ultrasonic waves that are not harmful and can produce very clear pictures of a developig fetus.
During what trimester is toxoplasmosis most dangerous to the fetus?
The fetal infection rate is above 60% if maternal infection occurs during the third trimester, but the most severe fetal complications occur with first-trimester infection.
What trimester are there?
Pregnancy is typically divided into three trimesters. The first trimester lasts from weeks 1 to 12, the second trimester spans weeks 13 to 26, and the third trimester covers weeks 27 to 40. Each trimester is characterized by distinct developmental milestones for the fetus and various changes in the mother's body.
What beat describes what happens to a developing fetus during the third trimester?
During the third trimester, the developing fetus experiences significant growth and maturation. By this stage, the fetus's organs continue to develop and prepare for life outside the womb, with the lungs maturing and the brain undergoing rapid development. The fetus also increases in size, accumulating body fat and gaining weight, which helps regulate temperature after birth. Additionally, the fetus becomes more active, with movements becoming more pronounced as space in the womb decreases.
