Pregnancy Neurology Program

If you have a neurological condition and you want to start a family, our Pregnancy Neurology Program is here to support you before, during, and after pregnancy. By bringing multiple experts in pregnancy and neurology together, we help empower you to achieve optimal health and have a successful pregnancy.

Women with neurological conditions require specialized pregnancy care. Natural physiological changes that occur during pregnancy, such as hormonal and metabolic changes, can affect your condition and possibly put you and your unborn baby at risk for health complications. Our deeply specialized, caring maternal-fetal medicine and reproductive neurology doctors understand the dynamic relationship between neurology and pregnancy. Together, with you at the center, they help find just the right balance to keep you and your unborn baby healthy.

Why choose Stanford Medicine Children’s Health for neurology pregnancy care

• Comprehensive care managed by a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. We bring together pediatric and adult experts from two of the best hospitals in the country—the Johnson Center for Pregnancy and Newborn Services at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Neurology providers at Stanford Health Care who specialize in reproductive neurology. A maternal-fetal medicine doctor (high-risk obstetrician) will guide your care, working closely with an adult neurologist who has had advanced training in your condition. Our seamless, holistic pregnancy treatment includes pre-conception counseling and postpartum care. When needed, we bring in other specialists, including but not limited to neurosurgeons, fetal specialists, and neonatologists.
• Access to a large team of neurologists specializing in a range of conditions from simple to complex. Our program is one of a few in the nation that provides multispecialty pregnancy care for women with neurological disorders. Our neurology team at Stanford Medicine is nationally recognized for treating the most complex neurological conditions during pregnancy. We care for expectant mothers with a variety of neurological conditions, including:
  • Epilepsy and seizure disorders.
  • Migraine, headache, and facial pain.
  • Multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system autoimmune conditions.
  • Neuromuscular disorders.
  • Stroke and vascular conditions.
• Dedicated process to expedite appointments. If you are wanting to get pregnant or are pregnant, you require timely evaluation and care for your neurological condition. Getting in to see a specialized neurologist can require a long wait. We have established a dedicated process to help expedite appointments for patients in this program.

Ask your obstetrician for a referral if you are seeking an evaluation from our Pregnancy Neurology Program.