27-year-old Primigravida in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Case | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#1201

SMLE Question #1201

Obstetrics & Gynecology General Gynecology

Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL

Last updated: February 2026
A 27-year-old primigravida at 15 weeks’ gestation attends a routine antenatal visit. She has generalized tonic–clonic epilepsy since adolescence and has been taking phenytoin 300 mg daily. Her last seizure was 6 years ago. The pregnancy has been uncomplicated. She is worried about fetal malformations related to antiseizure medication exposure. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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