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Epilepsy and pregnancy: What you need to know
Does epilepsy make it more difficult to conceive?
What does my epilepsy mean for my baby?
Do I need more folic acid than other pregnant women do?
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Does epilepsy make it more difficult to become pregnant?
How does epilepsy affect pregnancy?
Does epilepsy change during pregnancy?
What about medication?
How should I prepare for pregnancy?
Why is folic acid important?
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 does my epilepsy mean for my baby?
Do I need more folic acid than other pregnant women do?
Content
Does epilepsy make it more difficult to become pregnant?
How does epilepsy affect pregnancy?
Does epilepsy change during pregnancy?
What about medication?
How should I prepare for pregnancy?
Why is folic acid important?
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?
Does epilepsy make it more difficult to conceive?
Some drugs used to treat seizures might contribute to infertility. However, certain anti-seizure medications can also reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control methods.
