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Sodium valproate is a sodium salt of valproic acid. It is often used in the medical treatment of several conditions like epilepsy, bipolar disorder, mania, and migraines. This review debates whether the usage of valproic acid is appropriate in pregnancy. It also lists the various neonatal deformities and other teratogenic effects the said drug presents due to prenatal exposure to the drug and the implications of continuing drug therapy in certain situations. We should often weigh the outcomes and implement it only in conditions where its use is inevitable. It also includes the importance of awareness among middle-aged women with mental illness regarding the teratogenic effects of sodium valproate use and the relevance of discussion by physicians with patients regarding the usage of this drug despite being aware of the complications. It also explores other treatment options and modalities that can be used in the place of valproic acid for epilepsy and bipolar disorder in pregnant women