Neurological Disorders in Pregnancy and Postpartum Course 2026

This comprehensive, interdisciplinary course offers a practical update on neurological disorders encountered during pregnancy and the postpartum period, designed to enhance clinical practice at the intersection of neurology, obstetrics, and gynaecology. The course is delivered live online via Teams or Webex on a single day with expert faculty from leading teaching hospitals across the UK and Europe.

The course is designed primarily for Neurologists, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists at consultant and senior specialist trainee level, though the comprehensive content and current evidence base will benefit senior practitioners across related specialties. Participants will interact directly with faculty during live Q&A sessions and have the opportunity to ask questions in real time.

Topics covered include:
• Epilepsy and sleep disorders in pregnancy (effects of pregnancy on epilepsy, antiepileptic drug levels, teratogenicity, postpartum management)
• Headaches in pregnancy and postpartum (migraine, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, new-onset headaches, differential diagnosis)
• Multiple sclerosis in pregnancy (fertility outcomes, medication safety, breastfeeding considerations)
• Stroke in pregnancy (TIA, ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome)
• Neuromuscular disorders (myasthenia gravis, carpal tunnel syndrome, gestational polyneuropathy)
• Other neurological conditions (posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, Arnold Chiari malformation, pituitary disorders)
• Neuroimaging in pregnancy (modality selection, safety considerations, diagnostic approach)

By the end of the course, participants will be able to strengthen collaborative frameworks among neurologists, obstetricians and gynaecologists to improve patient outcomes; deepen understanding of how pregnancy-related hormonal and physiological changes influence neurological disorders; identify and manage common neurological conditions with focus on risk factors and drug safety; recognise time-sensitive neurological emergencies; make informed decisions on neuroimaging balancing maternal and foetal safety; and stay abreast of the latest clinical research and consensus statements.