Abstract
ABSTRACTAimTo describe a case of neonatal epilepsy associated with maternal ingestion of blue cohosh.Clinical detailsA 32‐year‐old female consumed a mixture of blue cohosh, raspberry leaf and squaw vine for 4 days in late pregnancy to hasten the onset of labour. After delivery, the neonate showed signs consistent with status epilepticus which was confirmed by electroencephalogram and treated accordingly.OutcomeThe neonatal epilepsy settled with conventional treatment and there were no long‐term sequelae.ConclusionEvidence of adverse effects associated with complementary and alternative medicines continues to accumulate. Patients must be specifically questioned about their use of complementary and alternative medicines. This case report suggests a possible association between blue cohosh and neonatal epilepsy.
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