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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?
Does epilepsy change during pregnancy?
All women's bodies react differently to pregnancy. For most pregnant women who have epilepsy, seizures remain the same. For a few, seizures become less frequent. For others, particularly women who are sleep deprived or don't take medication as prescribed, pregnancy increases the number of seizures.
