This information is for you if you have epilepsy and are pregnant now or might be in the future. It covers things like getting pregnant and making sure your pregnancy and labour run as smoothly as possible for you and your baby. It also includes information about breastfeeding, contraception and looking after a young baby.
- Planning a baby
- Epilepsy medicines and pregnancy
- Sodium valproate medicines and risks in pregnancy
- Getting pregnant
- During pregnancy
- Giving birth
- After the birth
- Looking after a baby or young child when you have epilepsy
- Support for looking after your child
If you would like to see this information with references, please contact Epilepsy Action Info_Requests_Helpline
Code:
B112.11
Our thanks
Epilepsy Action would like to thank Kim Morley, epilepsy specialist nurse/midwife advanced clinical practitioner for her contribution to this information.
Kim Morley has no conflict of interest.
- Updated July 2020To be reviewed July 2023