Newly pregnant and taking Lamictal

Hi SummerGirl, Congratulations! Smile, you are truly part of a miracle! I am new to this site. Is is so nice to read stories from other women experiencing the same challenges. I was on depakote and lamictol when I discovered I was pregnant, about 4 wks. I knew depakote was not a safe medication to be on while pregnant. My neurologist put me on generic zarontin (ethosuximide) in place of depakote. So, I was on lamictol and ethosuximide while pregnant. I went in for monthly high resolution ultrasounds, so my perinatologist could monitor the baby's growth and watch for any possible birth defects. Everything went well throughout the entire pregnancy- no seizures. We welcomed a healthy baby girl Oct. 30th. I decided to try nursing, because the benefits outweighed any potential side effects from the minute amount of medication my daughter would get through the breast milk. Everything is going very well, and she is still very healthy. I am confident that your baby will be just fine. As long as your seizures are under control, and you embrace each moment of your pregnancy, staying healthy and happy, your baby should be healthy. Keep me posted. Again, congratulations on your pregnancy! Melinda Melinda

Congratulations. I take Lamictal too. Sam xx

Hi,wud you please share your story with me? what are sleep seizures? i had one seizure in 1999 and then i was completely seizure free for almost like 3 years so my doctor put me off med. and then again after 7 years i had one last year out of the blue..while i was off medicine,,i had a perfectly healthy and normal baby. my daughter is 2-1/2 years now,we wanna have another child but i am concerned about lamictal side effects for fetus.and i am also concerned about my seizure condition if i go completely off medication during pregnancy and have one mean while.does it effect the baby inside if you have seizure?