Table 3

Differential diagnosis of seizures in pregnancy

Primary generalised epilepsy
Subarachnoid haemorrhage
Hypoglycaemia
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Amniotic fluid embolism
Central venous sinus thrombosis
Water intoxication
Phaeochromocytoma
Local anaesthetic toxicity (for example, epidural)
Overdose (for example, tricyclic antidepressants)