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Epilepsy and pregnancy: What you need to know
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Does epilepsy make it more difficult to conceive?
How does epilepsy affect pregnancy?
Does epilepsy change during pregnancy?
What about medication?
What does my epilepsy mean for my baby?
How should I prepare for pregnancy?
Do I need more folic acid than other pregnant women do?
What can I expect during prenatal visits?
What if I have a seizure when I'm pregnant?
How can I make sure my baby is OK?
What about labor and delivery?
Will I be able to breast-feed my baby?
Do I need more folic acid than other pregnant women do?
Folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects, serious abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord. Because some seizure drugs affect the way the body uses folic acid, your health care provider will recommend a high-dose folic acid supplement — ideally starting three months before conception.
