Stroke is uncommon among young adults. However, the
incidence of stroke among young women increases with
pregnancy during peripartum and postpartum periods. The
relative risk of suffering from haemorrhagic stroke was three
times higher than ischemic stroke during these periods
when compared with antenatal period. Neuroimaging should
be prioritized in order to establish diagnosis and to facilitate
treatment in a patient with suspected acute stroke.
Prophylaxic anticoagulants should be used in high risk
patients. Treatments of acute stroke in pregnant women
include anti-platelet and thrombolytic agents. Further
studies should be carried as there is lack of high level of
evidences to formulate clear guideline for the management
of stroke during pregnancy.