If I’m pregnant or want to become pregnant and I have a cavernous hemangioma, what should I know?

If I’m pregnant or want to become pregnant and I have a cavernous hemangioma, what should I know?

If you want to become pregnant and currently take anti-seizure medication, talk with your healthcare provider right away. Some anti-seizure drugs can increase the risk of birth defects if taken during the early weeks of pregnancy. Experts believe there’s no increased risk of a brain bleed during pregnancy. Vaginal delivery is also OK as long as you have not had a recent brain bleed. Surgery to remove a cavernous malformation during a pregnancy is rarely considered unless there’s suspicion that an additional bleed would be life-threatening.