Sources of support

Last checked 19/11/2008

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.
Tel: 0800 028 2228
Website: www.careconfidential.com

BDF Newlife

Offers information and support for anyone affected by birth defects.
Tel: 08700 70 70 20
Website: www.bdfnewlife.co.uk

Organisation for Anti Convulsant Syndromes

A support group for the families of children born with a fetal anti convulsant syndrome.
Tel: 01253 790022
Website: www.oacs-uk.co.uk

Family Planning Association

An organisation that helps people in the UK to make informed choices about sexual health and pregnancy.
Tel: 0845 122 8690
Website: www.fpa.org.uk

November 2008

Epilepsy Helpline

UK freephone 0808 800 5050
International +44 113 210 8850
Email: helpline@epilepsy.org.uk
Txt msg: 07797 805 390 info

Epilepsy Action blog

Media blog for November 2008

Here in the UK, as winter draws in, the nights are dark and the snow is falling you could be forgiven for the urge to curl up in front of the fire and watch a good dose of daytime television.

Media Blog for October 2008

During October, Epilepsy Action took part in 22 radio interviews, and 36 online features.

Channel 4 documentary about Young Carers (9-14 yrs)

Epilepsy Action has been approached by a documentary production company who are developing a film for Channel 4 focussing on young carers in the UK. The company are looking to work with children aged 9-14 years who are just about the only carer for another family member with epilepsy.