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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?
What if I have a seizure when I'm pregnant?
Seizures can be dangerous, but many mothers who have seizures during pregnancy deliver healthy babies. Report the seizure promptly to your health care provider. He or she might adjust your medication. If you have a seizure in the last few months of your pregnancy, your health care provider will monitor your baby at the hospital or clinic.
