Epilepsy and having a baby

Introduction

This information is for you if you have epilepsy and are pregnant now, or might be in the future. It covers things like planning a baby and getting pregnant.

It also includes information about epilepsy medicines and pregnancy, breastfeeding, looking after a baby or young child, inheritance and contraception

To see how other women with epilepsy managed their seizures, treatments and labour, you might want to look at The Pregnancy Diaries.

If you have any further questions about epilepsy and having a baby, please contact Epilepsy Action or contact your family doctor, epilepsy specialist or specialist nurse.

If you would like to see this information with references, visit the Advice and Information references section of our website. If you are unable to access the internet, please contact our Epilepsy Action Helpline freephone on 0808 800 5050.

We have books available for 50p that explain epilepsy to young children, be it their own or their parents. Find them on our shop