Sources of support
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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Epilepsy Helpline
- UK freephone 0808 800 5050
- International +44 113 210 8850
- Email: helpline@epilepsy.org.uk
- Txt msg: 07797 805 390 info
- Live online: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1230-1330 UK time
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