BG is a 29-year-old woman with newly diagnosed focal seizures. She and her spouse are trying to get pregnant. Which medication should be avoided in her due to its risk of birth defects? BG is a 29-year-old woman with newly diagnosed focal seizures. She and her spouse are trying to get pregnant. Which medication should be avoided in her due to its risk of birth defects? Valproic acid Topiramate Oxcarbazepine Levetiracetam