Has Anyone Here Been Through Pregnancy With Epilepsy?? I Am Planning On Getting Married Soon. Will It Be Difficult To Manage Pregnancy??
I had 5. At the time I was not under doctors care because my husband (at the time) said he couldn't afford it. I came through just fine. In fact I had less seizures while pregnant and breast feeding. But afterwards...
@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member , Iβve never been pregnant & donβt care to & am now going through menopause, but years ago when my Pediatric Neurologist started me on Depakote he told me to let him know if I ever wanted to get pregnant because the Depakote could cause birth defects I think he said. So you would want to talk to your Neurologist ahead of time & let them know so they can make sure youβre on some safe medication during the pregnancy. Others on here have had kids. Congratulations on your engagement & I wish the best. Just keep in touch with your doctor & they likely should be able to help you with that journey. Good luck & congratulations! π€ππππ€ Your friend in Texas, Becky
Now epilepsy meds are some of safest of all for pregnancy. Even if had a seizure no harm to baby either. Ease mind best by asking Dr for yourself before. Then get ready for your new little bundle of joy π
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