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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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Epilepsy and pregnancy: What you need to know
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?
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Epilepsy and pregnancy: What you need to know
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.