Sources of support
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Last updated 03 Aug 2009, review date due 03 Feb 2010
The majority of women with epilepsy have healthy pregnancies and give birth to healthy children. However, if you experience difficulties with a pregnancy, have had a baby with a birth defect or a previous pregnancy did not go as well as you would have hoped, there are organisations who can offer you help, advice and support. Here are a few suggestions for people who live in the UK.
Care Confidential
Offers information and advice to women who are facing a difficult pregnancy or who have had an abortion. |
BDF Newlife
Offers information and support for anyone affected by birth defects. |
Organisation for Anti Convulsant Syndromes
A support group for the families of children born with a fetal anti convulsant syndrome. |
Family Planning Association
An organisation that helps people in the UK to make informed choices about sexual health and pregnancy. |
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